Tavernes-Valencia CF clash offers Copa del Rey lifeline for Aguirre

Valencia must win on Tuesday to keep their Copa del Rey hopes alive. Javier Aguirre's side will look to secure a place in the second round in a historic match for UE Tavernes at Mestalla. Valencia begin their cup campaign after a 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in LaLiga.

Aguirre's side are seeking a win to regain confidence. A victory would see them progress to the next round.

Valencia's starting XI features goalkeeper Javier Pelegrí, defenders Pepe Peris, Artur Hayrapetyan, Jordi Meló and Joan Brines, midfielders Edu Alberola, Toni Santandreu, Sergio Bono and Marc Talens, and forwards Joan Talens and Javi Llario. The lineup was announced for the Tuesday encounter.

Vasco Aguirre hails historic win as Valencia advance in Copa del Rey

They will face UE Tavernes, who compete in the Lliga Comunitat FFCV, the sixth tier of Spanish football. The match marks a historic occasion for the club.

Tavernes requested the fixture be moved to Mestalla because their municipal ground cannot host such a game. The venue change adds a special dimension to the cup tie.