Fourth-Tier Minera Stuns Alavés in Copa del Rey Upset
Top Spanish clubs face challenges but progress, while Alavés exits after penalty shootout loss to Deportiva Minera.
- Deportivo Alavés was eliminated by fourth-tier Deportiva Minera after a 2-2 draw and a 4-2 loss in the penalty shootout.
- Atletico Madrid overcame a 1-0 deficit to defeat fourth-tier Cacereno 3-1 with two stoppage-time goals, despite coach Diego Simeone being sent off.
- Osasuna staged a dramatic comeback with three late goals to beat third-tier Ceuta 3-2 after trailing 2-0 in the 69th minute.
- Getafe advanced past Orihuela on penalties, while Real Sociedad needed extra time to secure a 1-0 win over Conquense.
- Several La Liga teams, including Villarreal and Espanyol, were eliminated earlier in the tournament, while Barcelona, Real Madrid, and other top clubs await entry in the next round.