Five top‑flight teams start the Copa del Rey on Tuesday

This Tuesday, October 27, five Primera División teams begin their participation in the first round of the Copa del Rey, the knockout competition that opens the Spanish football season. The matches are played in various cities and mark the start of the Cup campaign.

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First‑round schedule

Five Primera División teams are in action this Tuesday, forming part of the sixteen competing in this round. The clubs are Elche, Espanyol, Villarreal, Málaga and Rayo Vallecano. Each will look to progress to the second stage.

At 19:00, Espanyol travel to Sestao River while their coach Manolo González is heavily questioned over recent results. The match will be played at the opponent's stadium.

Elche host Pintanar at the same time, trying to capitalize on the support of their local fans.

At 21:00, Villarreal travel to Manacor and Málaga face Sporting de Alcazar, both matches on foreign soil.

Rayo Vallecano will chase the ticket to the second round in Huelva, where they will meet Recreativo, the oldest club in Spanish football.