Villarreal CF secured absolute victory in the first phase of the Copa del Rey Mapfre after beating CE Manacor with a resounding 5‑0 at the Na Capellera stadium, on October 27, 2026. The match, which had 2,500 spectators, was a spectacle for the fans of the island club, although the difference in category was evident from the beginning.
The match began with Manacor trying to impose its rhythm and create danger, but Iñigo Pérez's visitors quickly took the lead. In the 13th minute Diatta opened the scoring with a powerful shot that surpassed the red and white defense. Just 13 minutes later, Oluwaseyi added another goal, and in the 47th minute Sergi Cardona completed the double with a header after a cross from Nízar. The lead was extended in the 55th minute when Nízar scored again, and the fifth goal came in the 68th minute, when Pépé scored with an individual play that left the goalkeeper with no options.
The League 2 team showed its superiority in all areas of the field. Miguel Aguado's players, such as Diatta, Pépé and Nízar, stood out in the attack, while Iñigo Pérez's midfield controlled the pace of the game and distributed the ball with precision. The coach also introduced youth players like Bonafé and Mauro Roca, preparing the ground for future matches.
CE Manacor, despite its enthusiasm and the attendance of its followers, could not contain Villarreal's dominance. The home defense suffered several errors, and the visiting team took advantage of the spaces to score quickly and constantly. Referee Jon Ander González sanctioned three warnings: one to the local player Caldentey in the 11th minute, another to Pau Oliver in the 86th minute, and one to Pau Navarro in the 62nd minute.
With this victory, Villarreal advances to the next round of the Copa del Rey, where they will face Espanyol on Friday. For CE Manacor, the result was a harsh reminder of the gap between both clubs, although the match will be remembered as one of the most special days in the history of the island club's fans.