The local squad aims to surprise the rival with the most trophies in the knockout tournament shadowing a big night for the Copa del Rey.
Athletic Club de Bilbao is set to contest the eighth-finals on Thursday in the Copa del Rey. After a narrow win over Sestao River, a team from the Segunda RFEF, Ernesto Valverde’s side travels to Alicante to meet Eldense at the New Pepico Amat Stadium in a clash that promises drama and tactical intrigue.
Fans can follow Eldense versus Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey 2022-2023 by following the match updates here.
By the way, Eldense comes from a tight victory against Burgos in the second round and leads the Primera RFEF table with 31 points after 17 rounds. Athletic Bilbao sits fifth in La Liga with 25 points from 15 games, reflecting the gap in league form between the two sides heading into this cup encounter.
The venue is expected to be packed after last Sunday’s ticket rush, with the stadium typically hosting 4,000 spectators, but capacity rising to 5,160 thanks to additional temporary stands that will add about 1,200 seats for this cup tie.
Important players for Eldense will be unavailable due to injuries and suspensions. Miguel Núñez misses the tie through suspension, while Pedro Capó and Iván Forte are both sidelined through injury.
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RTVE will broadcast 15 cup matches openly
Following the televised rights distribution for the current Spanish football season, RTVE will carry fifteen Copa del Rey matches publicly. Specifically, two matches will be shown in each round on the national broadcaster, plus the two semi-finals in both legs and the grand final. The cup’s flagship game will also be available on RTVE to reach a broad audience across the country.
Boost in revenue
The Copa del Rey has been reported to generate substantial revenue from national and international television rights, with estimates indicating substantial growth in recent years. The Spanish Football Federation notes that annual earnings from media rights have risen significantly, with anticipated figures reaching into the tens of millions of euros across multiple markets worldwide. This accelerated revenue stream reflects growing interest in the tournament from broadcasters and sponsors alike.
The Copa del Rey also on Movistar+
Movistar+ has secured a share of the Copa del Rey match catalog alongside RTVE through the 2024-2025 season. This arrangement grants Movistar Plus+ rights to at least 55 matches per season, with many of them being exclusive. The platform will feature several rounds from the middle stages and provide dense coverage of the later rounds, including the semi-finals and final. Some rounds will be shown in coordination with RTVE, ensuring a mixed broadcast strategy across platforms.
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This report is based on recent cup fixtures and broadcast arrangements, reflecting how clubs approach knockout ties with different tactical plans and squad depth.