体坛英语新闻：Cup holders Barca to face Levante in last 16 of Spanish Copa del Rey

MADRID, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Spanish Copa del Rey holders, FC Barcelona have been given a tie against Valencia based outfit Levante in the draw for the last 16 of the competition, which was made at the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Thursday.

Last season's beaten finalists, Sevilla have been drawn to face Athletic Club Bilbao with the first leg of the tie to be played in Athletic's San Mames Stadium.

Elsewhere, Real Madrid will play local rivals, Leganes, who last season knocked them out of the tournament, while Atletico Madrid travel to Girona for the first leg of their tie.

The round is played on a home and away basis with the first leg to be played on Jan. 8, 9 or 10 and the return leg the following week.

Following is the draw:

Levante vs FC Barcelona

Real Madrid vs Leganes

Getafe vs Real Valladolid

Real Betis vs Real Sociedad

Athletic Club vs Sevilla

Sporting Gijon vs Valencia

Girona vs Atletico de Madrid

Villarreal vs Espanyol

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