Copa del Rey returns with emphatic wins for Athletic and Sevilla
Athletic Club and Sevilla secure comfortable victories in the first round of the Copa del Rey following a brief postponement due to a rail accident.
The Copa del Rey first round resumed on October 29, 2026, after the Royal Spanish Football Federation suspended matches the previous day following a tragic rail accident in Toledo. Teams across Spain returned to the pitch to compete for a spot in the next stage of the tournament.
Dominant displays from La Liga sides
Athletic Club delivered a powerful performance in their opening match against AE Prat. Under the guidance of Terzic, the 'Lions' controlled the game, with young talents making a significant impact in the final stages.
Sevilla also successfully navigated their fixture against Sporting de Hortaleza, securing a 3-0 victory. Despite rotating the squad, Luis García Plaza's side maintained control throughout, with Robbie Ure opening the scoring and Peque converting a penalty to solidify the lead before halftime.
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