Copa del Rey Preview: 11.11.09

Wednesday sees the second wave of this weeks cup ties, with four of the remainding five ties to be decided tonight. Both Athletic Bilbao and Racing Santander will be looking to avoid the fate befallen by fellow 'Primera' teams Sporting and Tenerife yesterday, by overcoming first leg defecits to lower league opposition. Bilbao certainly have the tougher task, at home to a strong Rayo Vallecano side from the second division who take a two-goal cushion into the second leg.

Eyes will also be fixed on Espanyol's new Cornellá Stadium, as Raúl Tamudo is expected to make his long-awaited comeback following injury and his infamous spat with the club. 'Los Pericos' will be hoping he can steer the team into the next round of a competition they won in 2000 and 2006.


Copa Del Rey Fixtures: Wed 11.11.09 Second Leg (First Leg Score)

(0-2) Espanyol - Getafe 8pm
(1-2) Mallorca - Valladolid  9pm
(0-2) Athletic Bilbao - Rayo  9pm
(0-1) Racing Santander - Salamanca 9pm