Getafe C.F. have learned their first opponent in the Copa del Rey. They will travel to face Unión Balompédica Lebrijana, a team from the Andalusian Preferente league, in a single-leg tie at the Municipal Stadium of Lebrija on October 27, 28, or 29, pending confirmation by the RFEF.
The Monday draw paired the La Liga side with a historic opponent, as UB Lebrijana have never faced a top-flight team in an official match. The Seville-based club reached this round after thrashing Ceuta 6 de junio 7-1 on aggregate, though they have managed only 4 points in their domestic league and sit in the relegation zone.
For manager José Bordalás, this match marks the start of the season's third competition and a chance to give playing time to less-used squad members. The Getafe boss acknowledged the expectation. "El Getafe partirá con la vitola de favorito indiscutible y la obligación de avanzar de ronda," he said.
The team enters the international break in 11th place in La Liga, with 8 points from seven games. Their next league fixture is a tough trip to face leaders Barcelona on October 10.
The match in Lebrija will be an unprecedented event for the Andalusian town and a test for a Getafe side looking to build momentum after an inconsistent start, with a record of one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings. The squad will return to action in the Copa del Rey focused on handling this first-round tie and building a positive run.
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