Copa del Rey – Spain
European football resumed after the winter break with knockout intensity.
FC Barcelona entered the Copa del Rey Round of 16, carefully rotating their squad amid congested fixtures. Despite injuries and fatigue, Barcelona remained favorites as young players stepped up under pressure, reflecting the club’s rebuilding phase.
Across Europe, domestic cups in England, France, Italy, and Germany also resumed, although most fixtures served as tactical tune-ups rather than decisive title moments.
