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โค๏ธ๐ Raphinha instantly gets back to lighting up the Camp Nou with another brace after his return. ๐๐ช
News: Szczฤsny ruled out as illness keeps him sidelined for Barcelona. โ๐ต๐ฑ
๐ฆธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ Raphinha delivers a brace to rescue Barcelona against Osasuna once again. ๐๐ฆธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Capitan: Raphinhaโs impact for Barca since returning from injury has been instant. ๐ง๐ทโก๏ธ
ALBACETE VS BARCELONA - SPAIN: NATIONAL CUP MATCH PREVIEW
SPAIN: NATIONAL CUP MATCH DETAILS: ALBACETE VS BARCELONA
As Albacete prepare to host Barcelona on February 3, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Munuera, this SPAIN: National cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
ALBACETE PREVIEW IN SPAIN: NATIONAL CUP
Albacete, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
BARCELONA PREVIEW IN SPAIN: NATIONAL CUP
Barcelona, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ALBACETE VS BARCELONA
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In their previous league match against Real Madrid, Albacete recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Lizoain, Bernabeu, Neva, Villar, Moreno, Aguado, Pacheco, Melendez, Capi, Lazo, Escriche. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Barcelona's last outing came against Racing Santander, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Garcia, Balde, Martin, Cubarsi, Kounde, Olmo, Bernal, Casado Torras, Rashford, Torres, Yamal. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Albacete are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Albacete and Barcelona are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR ALBACETE VS BARCELONA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Albacete's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Barcelona's games average 3.7 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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