A goal-scoring extravaganza unfolded in the first round of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday as Getafe and Real Betis displayed their might with astounding victories.
Getafe unleashed a relentless offensive barrage against Tardienta, a team competing in the sixth tier, and emerged victorious with an astonishing 12-0 scoreline. The dynamic Mason Greenwood, showcasing his prowess, contributed goals in each half, while Óscar RodrÃguez delivered a remarkable hat trick to amplify the victory.
Meanwhile, Real Betis demonstrated their scoring prowess by trouncing Hernan Cortes, another sixth-tier side, with an equally eye-popping 12-1 win. The incredible performance was spearheaded by Willian José, who found the back of the net four times, and Rodri Sánchez, who secured a hat trick.
In contrast, Girona, currently sharing the LaLiga lead with Real Madrid, faced a challenging contest against fourth-tier San Roque de Lepe. The higher-tier team narrowly clinched victory with a 2-1 score, thanks to a goal by Sávio deep into second-half stoppage time.
Cadiz engaged in a thrilling penalty shootout against fourth-tier Badalona Futur, emerging victorious with a 4-2 scoreline following a goalless draw in regulation time.
Real Sociedad, positioned in fifth place in LaLiga, had to rely on Carlos Fernández’s second-half goal to secure a hard-fought victory against Buñol, who competed in the sixth tier.
On this bustling day of Copa del Rey action, 41 first-round matches were contested across the country, a day of celebration in Spain.
Sevilla displayed their dominance with a 3-0 victory against Quintanar, while Athletic Club overcame sixth-tier Rubi with a 2-1 win, with Adu Ares contributing a pair of goals.
Mallorca delivered a resounding 4-0 victory against Boiro, mirroring Celta Vigo’s triumph over Turegano with an identical 4-0 scoreline. Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, routed Atletico de Lugones with an impressive 6-0 win, featuring two goals from the prolific Radamel Falcao.
The first round of the Copa del Rey featured single-elimination matches hosted by the lower-division teams, offering a spectacular showcase of football talent.