In the second round of the Copa del Rey, 28 matches and schedules have already been set following the draw held at Las Rozas at the Ciudad del Fútbol field. Among the 56 teams entering the pot, only three Alicante clubs that advanced past the first round remained in the mix, with matches taking place between December 5 and 7, near the Constitution Bridge. The fixture against Girona was scheduled for next Wednesday, November 22, and awaits confirmation in the calendar.
Three teams from the Valencian Community participated in the draw. Their paths were shaped by diverse criteria, which meant some clubs faced tougher odds. Orihuela CF, given their position in the second RFEF tier, was guided to face a strong opponent, and the draw paired them with one of the most challenging teams in Spanish football, Girona FC, the current league leader with a comfortable lead over Real Madrid and Barcelona.
You may wonder which Primera team will visit Orihuela in the cup?
The Copa del Rey pairing created a highly anticipated match that pits Orihuela against Girona, a clash that promises to be a test of resilience and tactical precision for the local side.
Orihuela-Girona timetable
The game is set for Thursday, December 7 at 21:00, taking place at the Los Arcos municipal stadium. After a penalty shootout victory over Gimnàstic de Tarragona, the Scorpion team aims to repeat their success. Girona, on the other hand, is one of the league’s form teams, holding a sole lead and a two-point cushion over Real Madrid and a four-point gap over Barcelona, who have yet to secure Cup qualification due to last season’s standings.
It was announced that Girona FC would be the opponent in the draw conducted at the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) headquarters. The hand of Diego Capel, now retired, selected the Orihuela CF opponent for this fixture.
Malaga-Eldense timetable
Eldense, the next Alicante club drawn into this cup tie, will travel to Andalusia again, venturing a bit farther than in the first round. The team earned advancement by beating Jaén, and now travels to face Málaga at the La Rosaleda stadium. Málaga, a storied club with deep roots in Spanish football, currently competes in Primera RFEF. The match is scheduled for Thursday, December 7 at 20:00, an hour before the Orihuela-Girona clash.
Eldense heads south for a cup clash in Andalusia
The draw also set Eldense on a southern journey as they face Málaga in the Copa del Rey. This entails another major test for the Alicante side, who will look to maintain momentum as the competition progresses.
Linares-Elche timetable
Elche CF, fresh from a confident win over Barcelona B in the first round, anticipated a more relaxed travel scenario. Instead they learned they would need a longer road trip to Linares Deportivo, located in Jaén. The journey covers more than 350 kilometers by road. Two Alicante province teams from the Second League will face Eldense and Elche in this stage of the cup as the calendar advances.
Elche faces an Andalusian First Federation opponent in the Cup
The Linares Deportivo versus Elche CF match is scheduled for the same kickoff time as the Málaga-Eldense clash, on Thursday, December 7, at 20:00. The Elche squad and supporters planning to travel will find the journey feasible by car in a little over four hours. The Franjiverde side aims to grow their Cup run by testing themselves against a lower division side in the First Federation.
winners
The most notable prizes in the draw went to clubs of modest stature set to host heavyweight opponents. Atlético Astorga will welcome Sevilla FC, while Atzeneta and Valencia will square off against Getafe. Other matchups feature Arosa facing Valencia, Villanovense clashing with Real Betis, and a slate of ties pitting smaller sides against La Liga names. The schedule includes Terrasa against Arandina, Deportivo Alavés against Cádiz, Yeclano Deportivo hosting Rayo Vallecano, Egüés Valley hosting Mallorca, Zamora hosting Villarreal, and Tudelano facing Las Palmas. A standout pairing sees CD Andratx draw Real Sociedad, with CD Cayón facing Athletic Club de Bilbao in a notable Cup moment.