Six individuals were interviewed as part of the ongoing inquiry, including a former player from CD Huracán Melilla.
LaLiga has taken formal action by reporting the suspected manipulation of the SM El Rey Cup first-round match between Huracán Melilla and Levante UD in 2021. A complaint filed with the National Police Center for Sports Integrity and Gambling (CENPIDA) has triggered an official investigation into the alleged fix of the Copa del Rey showdown that occurred in December 2021, a game that ended in a heavy away victory for Levante UD with a score of 0-8.
LaLiga received information from an anonymous source through the dedicated complaints email address, which was established in 2015 by the Security and Integrity department to handle concerns of this nature. This tip prompted LaLiga to submit the facts to CENPIDA, and subsequently an investigative case was opened at the No. 2 Examination Court in Melilla. The investigation is active, and the testimonies gathered so far include six statements, among them a former Huracán Melilla player, who provided detailed recollections related to the match under scrutiny.
According to LaLiga, Levante UD remains entirely uninvolved in the police investigation to date and is not a subject of the ongoing court proceedings overseen by Melilla’s No. 2 Investigating Judge. The league’s security and integrity team has underscored that the club has not been implicated in the current inquiries as they move through the procedural stages.
While the case unfolds, observers note the serious implications for the integrity of domestic cup competitions and the broader confidence of fans and stakeholders in the sport. The December 2021 match is being re-examined in the context of governance, match accountability, and the mechanisms by which potential irregularities are identified and pursued through official channels. The process reflects ongoing efforts within Spanish football to reinforce transparency, strengthen reporting lines, and ensure that any allegations are treated with due rigor and impartiality. The office handling the matter has indicated that further statements may be collected as the inquiry progresses and that judicial decisions will guide subsequent steps in the case.
Progress in the inquiry remains closely watched by clubs, regulatory bodies, and the public, underscoring the commitment to uphold fair play standards across national competitions. The situation illustrates how sports organizations coordinate with law enforcement agencies to address suspected breaches in integrity, while also balancing the rights and reputations of all parties involved. As investigations advance, authorities may reveal additional details or clarify the roles of those questioned, always within the framework of judicial proceedings and applicable sports governance policies.
Source: Goal