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Gerardo Martino Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has claimed his side were 'obliged to win' in their Copa del Rey first leg versus Cartagena.

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

Gimnàstic Tarragona Gimnastic de Tarragona will hope for a repeat of last year's run when they begin the Copa del Rey against Atletico Baleares.

Cádiz Eldense ousted Hercules from the Copa del Rey, advancing past the first round after winning a penalty shootout.

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

Gerardo Martino Gerardo Martino has accepted full responsibility for Barcelona's back-to-back defeats against Ajax and Athletic Bilbao.

Atlético Madrid Holders Atletico Madrid will look to gain a healthy advantage in their Copa del Rey last-16 first leg with Segunda B outfit Sant Andreu.

Real Madrid Real Madrid will be expected to overcome Olimpic de Xativa in their Copa del Rey second leg despite being held to a draw away from home.

La Liga leaders Barcelona eased through to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, beating third-tier Cartagena 3-0 to seal a 7-1 win on aggregate.