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Portugalete Eliminates Real Valladolid From the Copa del Rey After Commanding Home Display

Portugalete's control at La Florida sharpened doubts over Valladolid's new project.

Overview

  • The Tercera División club knocked out Segunda División side Real Valladolid in a notable cup upset.
  • Local reporting described the 98-minute match at La Florida as controlled by the hosts, who were rarely troubled.
  • Valladolid were characterized as offensively inoperative and unable to unlock Portugalete's young lineup.
  • The result was framed as a damaging episode that deepens concern about the direction of Valladolid's current project.
  • Portugalete advances in the Copa del Rey after a deserved victory over higher-tier opposition.