Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford score late to give Barcelona a 2-0 Copa del Rey win over Guadalajara, sending the holders into the last 16.
ANDREAS Christensen and Marcus Rashford scored late to send Barcelona into the Copa del Rey last 16 with a 2-0 win over third-tier Guadalajara on Tuesday.
The reigning champions faced stiff resistance in their tournament opener away from home.
Dane Christensen finally broke the deadlock for the Catalans in the 77th minute.
England forward Rashford sealed the victory in the 90th minute to send the La Liga leaders through.
Real Mallorca suffered the only major upset of the night, eliminated 1-0 by second-tier Deportivo de La Coruna.
Elsewhere, Elche won 1-0 away at second-tier Eibar.
Valencia triumphed 2-0 away to Sporting Gijón.
Real Sociedad needed a 90+6 minute winner to overcome third-tier Eldense 2-1.
Real Madrid enter the competition on Wednesday with a visit to third-division Talavera.
