Real Madrid and Barcelona will face each other in the quarter-finals of the Copa de la Reina, setting up another high-profile Clásico in Spanish women’s football. The draw for the 2025/26 Queen’s Cup quarter-finals was confirmed this Wednesday (7), pairing the two giants much earlier than expected in the competition.
The matchup revives last season’s semi-final showdown and comes after Barcelona’s emphatic victory over Real Madrid earlier this season in Liga F. This time, however, the stakes are even higher, with the tie decided by a single-elimination match. The winner will advance to the semi-finals, while one of Spain’s biggest clubs will see their cup run come to an abrupt end.
A familiar Copa de la Reina rivalry
Real Madrid and Barcelona met in the semi-finals of the Copa de la Reina during the 2024/25 season, where Barça dominated the tie. The Catalan side won the first leg 5–0 away from home and sealed qualification with a 3–1 victory in the return match, underlining their recent superiority in the competition.
That history adds extra tension to the upcoming quarter-final, as Real Madrid look for revenge and Barcelona aim to continue their dominance in domestic cups.
Current form of Real Madrid and Barcelona
Both teams have enjoyed strong starts to the 2025/26 season, though Barcelona currently hold the upper hand. The Catalans lead Liga F with 39 points, sitting seven points clear of second-placed Real Madrid. They have also impressed in Europe, finishing the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage as overall leaders and securing direct qualification for the quarter-finals.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, endured a brief period of inconsistency that allowed Barcelona to pull clear in the league. They currently sit second with 32 points and will have to navigate the Champions League playoffs after finishing seventh in their group-stage standings.
Comfortable progress to the quarter-finals
In the Copa de la Reina round of 16, both clubs advanced without difficulty. Barcelona thrashed Alavés 6–1 away from home, while Real Madrid claimed a convincing 4–0 away win over Espanyol, setting the stage for the quarter-final Clásico.
Full Copa de la Reina quarter-final lineup
The Copa de la Reina quarter-final matches are scheduled to be played between February 3 and 5, following the resumption of Liga F fixtures. Alongside the Real Madrid vs Barcelona showdown, the other quarter-final pairings are:
- Atlético de Madrid vs Athletic Club
- Real Sociedad vs Levante Badalona
- Madrid CFF vs Tenerife
With several heavyweight clashes on the schedule, the Copa de la Reina quarter-finals promise drama, intensity, and decisive moments as Spain’s top women’s teams battle for a place in the semi-finals.