Granada and Rayo Vallecano Draw as Copa del Rey Round of 16 Draw Approaches
Granada and Rayo Vallecano draw 1-1 in Copa del Rey Round of 32; draw for Round of 16 set for January 7 with top Spanish teams advancing.
- • Granada and Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 match on January 6, 2026.
- • Rayo Vallecano dominated possession (63%) and had more shots on goal than Granada.
- • Top teams advancing include FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, and Athletic Club.
- • The Round of 16 draw will take place on January 7 at 13:00 and be broadcast on Movistar Plus+.
- • FC Barcelona, the defending champion, might rotate players due to a busy schedule.
Key details
In the 2025-26 Copa del Rey Round of 32, Granada and Rayo Vallecano played out a 1-1 draw on January 6, 2026, at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes. Pablo Sáenz opened the scoring for Granada in the 9th minute, but Álvaro García equalized for Rayo Vallecano shortly after halftime, in the 49th minute. Despite Granada's strong start, Rayo Vallecano dominated possession with 63% compared to Granada's 37% and had more shots on goal—13 attempts with 4 on target versus Granada's 7 shots with 2 on target. The game was overseen by referee César Soto Grado and broadcast on ESPN+.
Meanwhile, anticipation grows for the Copa del Rey Round of 16 draw set for January 7 at 13:00. Key teams advancing include top Spanish sides such as FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, and Athletic Club. FC Barcelona, the defending champions, secured a 2-0 victory over Guadalajara and might rotate players in upcoming matches due to their congested calendar. Similarly, Atlético Madrid also advanced, defeating Atlético Baleares 3-2. Other LaLiga teams moving forward are Real Betis, Valencia, Osasuna, Real Sociedad, Elche, and Alavés. The draw will be broadcast live on Movistar Plus+ channels and various platforms, setting the stage for the competition's next phase.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
