Headline: RCD Espanyol Exits Copa del Rey After Narrow Loss to Sestao River
RCD Espanyol faced a disappointing defeat in the first round of the Copa del Rey, falling 4-3 to Sestao River at Las Llanas. The Pericos once again encountered an early setback in the knockout tournament.
Initially, goals from Carrión and Ugarte had given the hosts a solid lead. However, a late surge from Roberto, who converted a penalty in the 91st minute, leveled the score and forced the match into extra time, just as it appeared to be decided.
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In a dramatic turn of events in the 122nd minute, Jon Rojo found the back of the net, capitalizing on a rebound following a save by Dmitrovic. His goal secured an unexpected victory for the Biscayan team.
This outcome represents a significant setback for Manolo González’s squad, which struggled with defensive weaknesses and exited the tournament at the first hurdle.
With their cup campaign now over, the Blue and Whites must redirect their focus to LaLiga, aiming to ensure their survival in the top division as swiftly as possible.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
