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09.10.2009 13:07

Barça draw Cultural Leonesa in the cup

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FC Barcelona will begin their defence of the Copa del Rey against Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa. The Blaugrana were drawn against the Segunda B outfit for the two legged tie in the last 32 of the competition.


The games, which will see the first leg played on October 28 and the second on November 10, were decided at the draw by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Madrid. Barça have been drawn against the side from León and the Segunda B team will enjoy the test that playing the league leaders will bring.

Two legs

_M3_9562.JPGJosep Guardiola’s team will travel to León at the end of October for the first leg in the Reina de León stadium before the return game takes place at Camp Nou a fortnight later.

Half a century ago

The last time the two teams met was over 50 years ago in the league. Barcelona won 4-0 at home in the 1955-56 campaign before picking up three more points i a 0-1 away win.

This will be the first time that the two clubs have been played together in the Copa del Rey. Cultural Leonesa reached the last 32 after beating Lemona in the first round, Estepona in the next phase and then Ontinyent.
Barça draw Cultural Leonesa in the cup
The draw
Alcorcón - R.Madrid
Cultural Leonsea – FCB
Marbella - At.Madrid
Alcoià- València
Puertollano - Vila-real
Rayo Vallecano - Athletic
Hércules - Almeria
Salamanca - Racing
Celta - Tenerife
Recreativo - Sporting
R.Murcia - Deportivo
Xerez - Osasuna
Valladolid - Mallorca
Saragossa - Màlaga
Getafe-Espanyol


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