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Copa Del Rey: Elche, Barcelona, Real Sociedad, 11 Others Qualify For Round 16
A total of fourteen clubs have successfully secured their places in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey following the completion of the round of 32 matches that took place on Sunday.
In one of the Copa del Rey round of 32 games on Sunday, Elche dominated Las Palmas with an impressive 4-0 victory, showcasing their offensive prowess.
The goals that propelled Elche into the next round were scored by Rodri Mendoza, who opened the scoring, followed by strikes from David Affengruber, Jose Salinas, and Nicolas Fernandez, each adding to the tally and solidifying their team’s dominance over the visitors.
In another match, Real Sociedad continued their strong cup run by defeating Ponferradina with a solid 2-0 scoreline, displaying both effective defense and clinical finishing.
Also, Celta Vigo managed a thrilling encounter against Racing, edging out a narrow 3-2 victory that kept their hopes alive in the tournament.
Alongside Elche and Real Sociedad, several other clubs have already secured their spots in the round of 16. These clubs include some of the nation’s top teams: Barcelona, Osasuna, Celta Vigo, Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano, Getafe, Ourense, Leganés, Almería, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Club, and Pontevedra.
As the competition heats up, several remaining round of 32 fixtures are scheduled to take place in the upcoming days. Notably, Real Madrid are set to clash with Deportivo Minera on Monday night, while Valencia will go head-to-head with Eldense.