Softfootball previews Wednesday’s Copa del Rey first-round matchup between Las Rozas and Sevilla, featuring predictions, team updates, and possible lineups.
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Sevilla, coming off a league win over Espanyol, head to Estadio Navalcarbon to face fifth-tier Las Rozas in a game expected to showcase the Copa del Rey’s classic blend of underdog spirit against top-flight skill.
Match Preview
Having earned their Copa del Rey spot via the Copa Federacion de España, Las Rozas return to the competition for the second time in three seasons. The Madrid-based team is currently fifth in Group 7 of the Tercera Federación with 12 points from eight games, although they have been winless in their last four league outings.
Despite recent struggles, Las Rozas remain strong at home, unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions, and are eager to make the most of their moment against La Liga opposition.
For Sevilla, new manager Garcia Pimienta has faced mixed results, with his tenure starting off slow but gaining momentum with three wins in their last five matches.
This recent run has included key victories over Real Valladolid and Real Betis, interrupted by a challenging 5-1 defeat to league-leaders Barcelona. Sevilla rebounded last Friday as Dodi Lukebakio’s two goals secured a 2-0 win against Espanyol, lifting them to 10th in La Liga.
Without European competition this season, Sevilla can dedicate their energy to the Copa del Rey, a trophy they last lifted in the 2009-10 season, and see this campaign as an excellent opportunity to chase silverware.
Team News
Las Rozas manager Manu Gonzalez could deploy a backline featuring Alberto Moreno, Luis Enrique Mendez, Javi Bernal, and Luis Meseguer, with former Rayo Vallecano forward Joselu Cano—who has five league goals this season—leading the attack.
For Sevilla, Garcia Pimienta will be without Orjan Nyland, Loic Bade, and Tanguy Nianzou due to injuries sustained in their recent win over Espanyol. Saul Niguez, Chidera Ejuke, and Suso also remain sidelined, prompting expected rotation in the lineup.
Players such as Alvaro Fernandez, Kike Salas, Lucien Agoume, and Kelechi Iheanacho are likely to be included as Sevilla test their squad depth against their lower-tier opponents.
Predicted Lineups
Las Rozas:
Fuertes; Moreno, Mendez, Bernal, Meseguer; Diaz, Escolano, Pascual, Losada; Cano, Lagreca
Sevilla:
Fernandez; Montiel, Marcao, Salas, Barco; Agoume, Ortiz; Juanlu, Peque, Idumbo; Iheanacho
Match Prediction
Even with Sevilla fielding a rotated squad, they possess a substantial quality advantage over Las Rozas. The Andalusians are expected to control the game and secure a comfortable victory, advancing confidently to the next round.
Stay tuned for further insights and analysis on this Copa del Rey matchup from Softfootball’s daily updates on all major games.
