The Copa del Rey match between Auriense CA and Deportivo de A Coruña took place on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. at the O Couto Stadium, within the framework of the J-1 group stage. The matchday, broadcast live on Mundo Deportivo, featured the participation of both teams in the same group, which added particular interest to the match.
Before the start, both teams presented their official lineups. At Deportivo, coach Dani Prado deployed his usual squad: goalkeeper O Couto, defenders Borja Atanes, Álvaro Ferllo and Yonier Calvo, midfielder Ximo Navarro and forward Charly Angeliño. In attack, Marcos Díaz, Riki Rodríguez and Lucas Noubi occupied the winger and forward positions. Up front, Nico González and Arnau Comas completed the team. The rest of the players, such as Adri Fernández, Iker Arango and Fer Méndez, occupied the midfield and defense positions.
Auriense, under the direction of Antonio Hidalgo, also presented its entire team. Goalkeeper Aimar Germán Parreño, defenders Joel Rodríguez and Adrià Altimira, and midfielder Samuel Santas formed the defensive base. In attack, Dani Barcia, Xabi Fernández and Miguel Loureiro were in charge of creating the game. The substitutes, including Kian Afroog and Yayo González, were ready to come on if necessary.
The meeting began with an intense rhythm. Deportivo showed their usual organization, trying to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities. Auriense, for its part, focused on defense and quick counterattacks, seeking to take advantage of the spaces left by the rival. Throughout the first few minutes, both teams had several scoring chances, but each side's goal remained firm.
In the second half, Deportivo managed to open the scoring thanks to a collective play that culminated with a precise shot by Charly Angeliño, who became the scorer of the match. Auriense reacted with pressure, but Deportivo goalkeeper O Couto made several decisive saves to maintain the lead. Despite Auriense's shot attempts, the score remained 1‑0 until the end of the match.
With the victory, Deportivo de A Coruña places itself in a favorable position within its group, while Auriense must seek to improve its performance in the next matches to remain competitive. The day concluded with the celebration of the players and the gratitude of the fans, who enjoyed an exciting and well-played match.