Copa del Rey, first round

With the smaller clubs threatening legal action and a possible boycott after the late changes, the league's second division clubs played out a watered down first round. Goals from Aranda and Gato took Albacete through against Poli Ejido, and league leaders Numancia won on penalties at Almería after the game ended without goals. Levante are out though after a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Eibar, and Tenerife and Valladolid will also not be taking part any further after losing to Real Murcia and Xerez respectively. The ten winning sides will go through to a second round with the regional teams who qualified from the preliminary stage. (31.08.05)