Ziganda relishes Cultural Leonesa’s Copa tie with Athletic and flags a tough night | OneFootball

Wednesday’s draw sent Athletic to Cultural Leonesa in the Copa del Rey last 16 next week. The single-leg tie at the Reino de León reunites the visitors with former player and coach José Ángel ‘Cuco’ Ziganda, now in charge of the hosts.

Ziganda welcomed the pairing and said facing a club close to his heart brings huge joy, noting in a video posted by the León club that they expected a top side and Athletic fits that bill.

He also stressed the difficulty of the contest and hoped for a vibrant atmosphere, wanting supporters to enjoy a spectacle and for it to be a great day.

The León outfit are a traditional modest club.

On paper they are the most modest opponents Athletic could have drawn in this round, yet remain unpredictable. Their cup run has been a tonic amid league struggles, with the team 15th and two points above the relegation zone in Segunda División.

Source: El Correo