Valencia Seeks Revenge Against Barcelona in Copa del Rey Quarterfinal

VALENCIA, Spain — Valencia will face Barcelona in a high-stakes Copa del Rey quarterfinal match on Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Estadio de Mestalla. The clash comes just two weeks after Barcelona dominated Valencia with a 7-1 victory in La Liga, intensifying Valencia’s relegation concerns.

Valencia enters the match with renewed confidence after a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo last weekend, while Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Deportivo Alavés. The quarterfinal kicks off at 9:30 p.m. CET (3:30 p.m. ET, 12:30 p.m. PT) and will be streamed live in the U.S. on ESPN Plus, which holds exclusive English and Spanish-language broadcast rights for the Copa del Rey.

For fans unable to access the match locally, a VPN can provide a solution. ExpressVPN, a top-rated service, allows users to virtually change their location to bypass geo-restrictions. “Using a VPN to stream sports is legal in countries where VPNs are permitted, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the streaming service,” said a cybersecurity expert. However, users must ensure their VPN is properly configured to avoid account termination by streaming platforms.

In the UK, TNT Sports holds rights to select Copa del Rey matches, but this fixture is not among them. Similarly, no Canadian or Australian broadcasters currently hold rights to air Copa del Rey matches, leaving VPNs as the primary option for international fans.

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As Valencia seeks redemption and a spot in the semifinals, all eyes will be on the Estadio de Mestalla for what promises to be a thrilling encounter.