Overview
- Barcelona, the defending champions, won 2-0 at Racing Santander through Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal, with Hansi Flick resting Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Pedri before using them off the bench.
- Racing had two goals ruled out for offside and forced a last-minute save from Joan García in a match delayed about 15 minutes by access problems.
- Second-division Albacete eliminated Real Madrid 3-2 on a last-minute winner and stand as the only lower-tier team in the last eight.
- The eight quarterfinalists are Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Club, Valencia, Real Sociedad, Real Betis, Albacete and Alavés.
- Quarterfinal fixtures will be played in early February in a one-off format, with reports placing the dates between Feb. 3–5 or Feb. 3–6.