The Copa del Rey has always been a tournament of big disappointments. The lower league clubs often sprung surprises to the higher league clubs, which offers a spectacular tournament.
Already four La Liga clubs, Alaves, Getafe, Granada and Levante has been knocked out of the Copa del Rey 2021-22 tournament by lower league opposition.
As of now, 16 La Liga clubs remain in the tournament including the four Supercopa clubs joining from this third round.
The draw for the third round of the Copa del Rey 2021-22 tournament has been concluded. Here’s the draw in full.
Copa del Rey 2021-22 Round Three draw in full
- Mancha Real vs Athletic Club
- Rayo Majadahonda vs Atletico Madrid
- Alcoyano vs Real Madrid
- Linares Deportivo vs Barcelona
- Atletico Baleares vs Celta Vigo
- Valladolid vs Real Betis
- Almeria vs Elche
- Mirandes vs Rayo Vallecano
- Cartagena vs Valencia
- Sporting Gijon vs Villarreal
- Eibar vs Mallorca
- Fuenlabrada vs Cadiz
- Leganes vs Real Sociedad
- Girona vs Osasuna
- Real Zaragoza vs Sevilla
- Ponferradina vs Espanyol
The Copa del Rey matches will be played during 4-6 January. The matches will be held at the stadium of the lowest-seeded team from each fixture.
Barcelona are the current champions of the Copa del Rey as they beat Athletic Club by a 4-0 scoreline.