Overview
- Deportivo Alavés advanced in the Copa del Rey with a 4-0 victory over CD Getxo at Gobela, highlighted by a brace from Carlos Vicente and a goal from Mariano.
- The tie was staged at Gobela, a compact ground nicknamed the “enjaulado,” with a single lateral stand and a stated capacity of 1,221 spectators.
- The match was sold out, and at least 150 Alavés supporters were expected to attend, according to the club.
- On-site reporting detailed a tight player route to the pitch, no mobile coverage in the dressing-room area, stationary bikes set up outside the lockers, and Getxo using Arenas’ larger locker room as the home team.
- Ahead of the Athletic derby, Real Sociedad coach Sergio Francisco said a win would provide an emotional push for a side sitting 17th, with Takefusa Kubo available and Sadiq considered after a positive cup outing.