El FC Barcelona ready for Copa de la Reina quarterfinal clash

MADRID, Spain – On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. local time, the Madrid CFF will face FC Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Copa de la Reina at Estadio Fernando Torres. The match is crucial for both teams as they vie for a place in the semifinals.

FC Barcelona, the reigning champions, aims to continue its pursuit of four possible titles this season, despite missing key midfielders Alexia Putellas and Patri Guijarro due to injuries. The team’s roster, however, is fully supported by the remaining first-team players along with two from the B team, Alba Caño and Sydney.

The Madrid CFF comes into the match struggling with a poor run of form, having won only one game in 2025 and gathering just five points from a possible 15. They are determined to cause an upset against the formidable Barcelona side.

This encounter marks the seventeenth meeting between the two sides, with Barcelona holding a dominant record of 15 victories and only one loss to Madrid CFF. Madrid CFF has yet to achieve a draw in this matchup.

Pere Romeu, Barcelona’s manager, acknowledged the challenges of facing teams that defend compactly. “It’s tough to attack low defenses and teams that aim to thwart our pressing,” he said. He emphasized the need to perform well in the final third, stating, “We need to win individual duels inside the box, as they are very aggressive there.”

This knockout tie will be decided in a single match, and with no second chances, both teams recognize the stakes involved.