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Atlético Baleares Stuns Espanyol to Reach Copa del Rey Last 32

The win sets up a home tie to be drawn against Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético or Athletic in mid‑December.

Overview

  • Jaume Tovar struck early in the second half to clinch a 1-0 victory in Palma after a failed clearance left him free in the box.
  • Espanyol fell to a Segunda RFEF side for the second straight season, and has now been eliminated 23 times by lower‑division opponents, the most in the competition’s history.
  • The result adds to a round of shocks that included Ourense knocking out Girona and Eldense eliminating Almería, with Ceuta, Málaga and Cádiz also bowing out.
  • The last‑32 ties are scheduled for 16–18 December, when the four Supercopa participants enter the Copa del Rey.
  • The draw next week will decide which of the four giants visits Estadi Balear for Atlético Baleares’ next match.