Marc Bartra Comments on Copa del Rey Matchup Against Elche

Marc Bartra has become the first player from Real Betis to publicly respond to the draw for the Round of 16 in the Copa del Rey, which has paired his team against Elche in a single-elimination match scheduled for next week at the Estadio de La Cartuja. For the Catalan defender, the matchup promises to be an engaging contest between two teams that are keen to attack.

“We just saw the draw now. It will certainly be an interesting match between teams that both like to attack, but our focus must first be on LaLiga,” Bartra stated to media outlets such as Zona Mixta and El Chiringuito after a training session. He emphasized the significance of playing at home: “Ultimately, as we always say, we need to be strong at home. With the support of our fans, this will be a great advantage as we approach the knockout round, which is all or nothing.”

Bartra is among the players in the Betis squad who knows what it feels like to win a cup title with the club. As he mentioned, this tournament brings great enthusiasm within the dressing room and represents another pathway to European competition: “Since I arrived here, this has been the competition we enjoy the most. We also understand how happy we can make our supporters. However, we must take it step by step, just as we did in 2022.”