Villarreal CF visit CD Ciudad de Lucena in the First Round of the knockout tournament

Villarreal CF start their Copa del Rey campaign in Córdoba. The groguets travel this Wednesday, 21:00 CET, to face CD Ciudad de Lucena, a team from Group X of the Tercera Federación.

Marcelino’s side arrive at the match after securing a valuable league win in the derby against Valencia CF at the Camp de Mestalla (0-2). In the domestic championship, Villarreal hold an important third place, with 20 points from the first ten matchdays—a record that reflects the Yellow Submarine’s strong start to the season.

Now Villarreal embark on their cup adventure. The groguets already know what it is like to compete on multiple fronts at the highest level. In addition to LaLiga, the team are competing in the prestigious UEFA Champions League, where they have earned a point from their first three games against top opponents: Tottenham Hotspur (1-0), Juventus FC (2-2) and Manchester City (0-2).

Ambition to go far in the Copa del Rey

The Yellow Submarine will aim to go as far as possible in the Copa del Rey, a competition that is always exciting. However, Villarreal have been unlucky in recent editions, exiting early in their last two campaigns: against Pontevedra CF in the second round last season, and the year before on penalties to Unionistas de Salamanca.

Step by step, Villarreal must overcome Ciudad de Lucena to write a memorable story in the cup.

A modest opponent full of ambition

CD Ciudad de Lucena are a Córdoba-based team from Group X of the Tercera Federación. Like the amarillos, the Andalusians are in third place in their league, with 16 points from eight games. They arrive in good form for the clash against Villarreal, having won their last two matches against Castilleja and Coria CF.