Sevilla stunned by almería in Copa del Rey Upset
Almería, the Second division leader, delivered a stunning upset on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, eliminating five-time Copa del Rey champions Sevilla in the Round of 32. The andalusian derby saw Almería stage a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 0-1 deficit to secure a resounding 4-1 victory at the Mediterranean Games stadium.
Sevilla’s early lead,courtesy of Isaac Romero’s 5th-minute goal,was quickly erased in a five-minute blitz at the start of the second half. Milovanovic ignited the comeback in the 49th minute, followed by a hat-trick from Colombian striker Luis Suárez, who now boasts an remarkable 19 goals this season. Suárez’s clinical finishing, including a penalty in stoppage time, sealed almería’s passage to the Round of 16.
This unexpected defeat adds to Sevilla’s woes, as they currently find themselves seven points above the relegation zone in La Liga. Their focus now shifts entirely to securing their position in the domestic league.
Almería’s triumph follows a similar upset the previous day, when Second RFEF side Pontevedra knocked out reigning Copa del Rey runners-up Mallorca. This marks the second major shock of the Round of 32.
Meanwhile, Betis and Osasuna successfully navigated their respective ties. Betis secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Huesca, thanks to Isco’s 37th-minute strike. Osasuna overcame Tenerife 2-1,with Herrando opening the scoring and an own goal from José León doubling their lead. Tenerife managed to pull one back before halftime.
Copa del Rey Round of 32 Results:
Granada 0-1 Getafe
Ferrol Racing 1-3 rayo Vallecano
Pontevedra 3-0 Mallorca
huesca 0-1 Betis
Tenerife 1-2 Osasuna
Almería 4-1 Sevilla
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Good evening, and welcome to tonight’s discussion on a truly shocking copa del Rey upset. As many of you know, Almería, the Second Division leader, sent shockwaves through the football world tonight by eliminating five-time champions Sevilla in the round of 32. A 4-1 victory – a truly remarkable performance from Almería, especially considering they were trailing 0-1 at one point. [Article]
This match has ignited countless debates already:
Was Sevilla complacent? Some argue that Sevilla, perhaps underestimating Almería, let their guard down. Let’s examine whether their performance reflected a lack of focus or if Almería simply outplayed them.
Coudl this be a turning point for Almería? This win is a massive confidence boost for a team already leading their division. Can they use this momentum to propel themselves into La Liga?
* What does this mean for sevilla’s season? This loss is a blow to Sevilla’s ambitions. Will this derail their entire season, or will they bounce back?
These are just some of the burning questions we’ll be tackling tonight. I encourage everyone to participate, stay respectful, and let’s have a lively, insightful discussion about this seismic shift in the Copa del Rey landscape. [1]
Let’s hear your initial thoughts!
