Barcelona will take on the lowest-ranked team left in the Copa del Rey after being paired with Ceuta in the round of 16.

With their next opponents supporting Group 1 of Spain's third tier, the Primera Division RFEF, Xavi's team will be heavy favorites to advance to the quarterfinals.

Nevertheless, Ceuta, which defeated LaLiga's Elche in the round of 32, will draw inspiration from Barca's difficulties in the previous round as it prepares to receive the Catalans on Africa's north coast.

With Oriol Soldevila pegging them back three times to force extra time, the top-flight leaders required extra time to defeat Intercity, a third-tier team.

Tenemos rival para octavos de final de Copa del Rey 🏆¡¡El @FCBarcelona vuelve a Ceuta!! 🤍🖤Enhorabuena a toda la familia caballa 🙌🤝La Copa Mola y el Alfonso Murube rugirá como nunca🏟#SiempreADCeutaFC #LaCopaMola #CopadelRey pic.twitter.com/GuevUGzjC3— AD CEUTA FC (@ADCeuta_FC) January 7, 2023

Ansu Fati's extra-time goal made it 4-3 and ultimately ensured Barca's victory, but the Blaugrana came perilously close to pulling off an upset.

At Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal and Real Madrid will play in the round's match.

In one of four LaLiga matches, holders Real Betis were paired with Osasuna at home, while Atletico Madrid, Valencia, and Sevilla were all matched with Segunda opponents.

There will be fixtures on January 17, 18, and 19.

Copa del Rey draw in full:

Ceuta v Barcelona

Levante v Atletico Madrid

Sporting Gijon v Valencia

Deportivo Alaves v Sevilla

Real Betis v Osasuna

Villarreal v Real Madrid

Real Sociedad v Real Mallorca

Athletic Bilbao v Espanyol