Betis, Sociedad, Villarreal Aim to Showcase Dominance in Copa Competition

The Copa del Rey MAPFRE is set to witness an exciting round of matches featuring several LaLiga teams. Real Betis, Real Sociedad, and Villarreal all aim to demonstrate their dominance as they face off against lower-tier clubs. These matches mark the second round of the tournament, scheduled for Wednesday.

Match Schedule for Copa del Rey MAPFRE

This Wednesday, twelve matches will take place, with six involving Primera División teams. The matches follow a knockout format, heightening the stakes for all participants.

Real Betis vs. Torrent

Real Betis will play against Torrent CF at 21:00 local time. Betis has a rich history in the Copa del Rey, having won the trophy three times: in 1977, 2005, and 2022. Following a recent victory in the Seville derby, Betis comes into the match with confidence, boasting an unbeaten streak of seven games (five wins and two draws). Torrent, however, sits near the bottom of their Segunda RFEF group and will be eager to cause an upset.

Real Sociedad vs. Reus

Real Sociedad will face Reus at the same time. The team from San Sebastián aims to secure a spot in the next round after an inconsistent start to their league campaign. Last season, Sociedad made a deep run in the tournament, reaching the semifinals and challenging Real Madrid. Reus will look to turn their fortune around, having won none of their last two home matches.

Villarreal vs. CA Antoniano

Villarreal travels to meet CA Antoniano, aiming for a smooth path through the knockout rounds. Under the guidance of coach Marcelino García Toral, Villarreal has enjoyed a strong start to their league season, currently sitting third and just two points off the top. They are determined to avoid another early elimination, having been knocked out by Pontevedra in the previous season.

Other Notable Matches

Other Primera División teams participating include Elche, Girona, and Levante. Elche will seek redemption against Quintanar del Rey after failing to win in their last four matches. Girona, fresh off a win in a prior match, will face Ourense, while Levante confronts Cieza for their first match of the season post-coaching change.

Complete Match List

As these teams aim for a deep run in the Copa del Rey, fans can anticipate thrilling matches and potential upsets as the competition heats up.