Sevilla FC begins its campaign in the Copa del Rey with a match of high symbolic value, as the team led by Luis García Plaza faces Sporting de Hortaleza at the Val stadium, in Alcalá de Henares. The event, scheduled for 9:00 p.m., marks the first match of the competition for the red and white team and is presented as an opportunity to revive the tradition of the institution, which has lifted the cup five times, two of them in the 21st century, and whose last final was played in 2016 against Barcelona at the Vicente Calderón.
Coach Luis García Plaza has opted for a call-up without major surprises, maintaining the majority of his usual squad. The players who will not appear in the match are Suazo, Kike Salas, Agoumé and Stassin, who will be left out for reasons that have not been specified. The absence of these players is due, in part, to the need to comply with the requirements of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, since the Sporting de Hortaleza field does not meet the minimum regulations for the competition. For this reason, the match will be held at the Val stadium, which has a capacity of 8,000 spectators and will be the stage where Sevilla will seek to consolidate its illusion.
The Sevilla team will have the participation of players who do not usually appear in LaLiga lineups, which will give them the opportunity to demonstrate their quality in a highly relevant tournament. Among them, goalkeeper Fran González stands out, who will make his official debut in the competition, as well as other players such as Carmona, Sangante, Julio Díaz and Alfon, who will also have the possibility of contributing to the match. The call, without major absences, reflects the confidence of the coaching staff in the ability of their squad to face the challenge.
In the league, Sevilla occupies sixth position with 17 points, five points away from seventh place, which gives it some peace of mind and stability in the top-flight competition. This good progress in LaLiga reinforces the team's hope in the Copa del Rey, where Sevilla is expected to take advantage of the presence of nearly a thousand fans traveling to Madrid to boost their performance and advance in the group stage.
With the aim of consolidating its position in the Copa del Rey, Sevilla FC is preparing for the match with Sporting de Hortaleza, seeking not only to advance in the competition but also to demonstrate its ability to compete with teams from Madrid's Primera Autonómica. The result of this match will be crucial in setting the tone for Sevilla's cup campaign and keeping alive the enthusiasm of the fans who hope to see their team reach new heights in the competition.