"Barcelona avoided an upset in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday, running out 2-0 winners over CD Guadalajara of the Spanish third-tier to progress to the last 16. Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford found the net in the last quarter of an hour as the competition holders saw off their lower league opponents. The Catalan club, the most successful side in the history of the cup, are still on course for a 33rd triumph, having beaten Real Madrid in last season's final."
"However, the task was by no means a straightforward one against their semi-professional hosts. Kick-off was delayed by 30 minutes to allow fans to safely enter Estadio Pedro Escartin. But straight from the off, the LaLiga side predictably had the majority of possession against their third-tier hosts. But despite Barca's dominance, the first half ended goalless, with Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez both going close to breaking the deadlock."
Barcelona edged past CD Guadalajara 2-0 to reach the Copa del Rey last 16. Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford scored late in the final quarter-hour to secure the victory. Kick-off was delayed 30 minutes to allow safe entry for fans at Estadio Pedro Escartin. Barcelona dominated possession but failed to score in the first half, with Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez coming close. Rashford missed earlier chances before Christensen headed in from a corner. Fermin had a goal disallowed. Rashford finished a sublime Yamal pass with 60 seconds remaining to seal progression and keep Barcelona on course for a 33rd cup.
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