Copa del Rey first round, rules, dates and CD Castellón’s possible rivals | OneFootball

CD Castellón will learn their Copa del Rey first-round opponents on Monday, when the draw is held at La Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas from 13.00. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, the tie will be a one-off away to lower-division opposition.

Teams have been split into four pots based on geographical proximity. In Castellón’s section, Liga Hypermotion clubs are paired with Segunda Federación sides.

Possible opponents are Atlético Baleares, Poblense, Alcoyano, CD Minera, Conquense, UD Castellonense, Mijas-Las Lagunas, Cieza and Puertollano.

First-round fixtures are scheduled for 27, 28 or 29 October.

Head coach Pablo Hernández is likely to use the competition to hand minutes to less regular players. Last season Castellón went out 1-0 at Club Atlético Antoniano in Lebrija, a Segunda Federación side.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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