Racing Santander

Racing Santander The Association of Spanish Footballers have confirmed that the Racing Santander players still plan to boycott Thursday's Copa del Rey clash.

Lionel Messi scored twice on his return from a hamstring injury as Barcelona beat Getafe 4-0 in Wednesday's Copa del Rey action.

Pablo Caballero was the hero for Sporting Gijon as his late header denied Girona promotion, while Racing Santander suffered the drop.

Real Madrid Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all in pole position to progress to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals this week.

Barcelona Barcelona have bounced back from consecutive defeats to cruise past third-tier club Cartagena 4-1 in the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona

Valencia Juan Antonio Pizzi will hope to build on his successful debut in charge of Valencia when his side face Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey.

Atlético Madrid Atletico Madrid will begin the defence of their Copa del Rey title against Segunda Division outfit Sant Andreu.