Sports

Atlético Calatayud's dream of facing a top-flight team in the Copa del Rey goes through Baztán

Regional side Atlético Calatayud is one step away from facing a top-flight team in the Copa del Rey, but must first overcome Baztán. The Aragonese club learned on Thursday that the Navarrese team will be its opponent after the draw in Las Rozas.
Atlético Calatayud's dream of facing a top-flight team in the Copa del Rey goes through Baztán

This is how the preliminary Copa del Rey tie has been set.

???? Let the ball roll!!#CopaDelReyMapfre | #LaCopaMola?? pic.twitter.com/uAQFVLB1xl — RFEF (@rfef) September 10, 2026

The first leg will be played on September 26 in Calatayud, while the return leg will take place in Navarra on October 3. It will be the final round before entering the Copa del Rey definitively and having the chance to face an elite team. It should be remembered that the club could be drawn against any team except Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad, as they are competing in the Spanish Super Cup.

Last season, the Aragonese side found itself in the same situation and had to face San Just. However, luck was not on its side, and it was emphatically eliminated after losing 7-1 on aggregate.