The Copa del Rey first-round handball match between Anaitasuna and Cajasol Sevilla BM Proin in Pamplona was officially postponed on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after a high-speed train derailment on the Madrid-Seville line in Toledo disrupted the Andalusian club’s travel plans, infobae.com reported. The fixture had been scheduled for 20:00 local time at the Pabellón Anaitasuna, known as La Catedral.
Train Derailment Near Urda Halts Andalusian Expedition En Route to Navarre
The catastrophic railway accident occurred at approximately 08:45 local time on Wednesday along the high-speed rail corridor between Los Yébenes and Urda in the province of Toledo. Regional authorities in Castilla-La Mancha reported that at least ten people died when two high-speed trains—operated by Renfe and Iryo respectively—collided and plunged down an embankment while covering the route from Madrid to Seville. The Cajasol Sevilla BM Proin traveling party, journeying by high-speed rail toward Zaragoza with the intention of completing their transit to Pamplona by bus, learned of the disaster while passing through Palma del Río and subsequently stopped in Córdoba.
🚨 APLAZADO EL ENCUENTRO DE COPA ANTE ANAITASUNAEl accidente ferroviario registrado en la línea de alta velocidad entre Los Yébenes y Urda ha impedido que la expedición del Cajasol Sevilla BM Proin llegue a tiempo a tierras navarras. pic.twitter.com/ahaztYhiEr
Logistical Breakdown Forces Postponement of Copa del Rey Tie
With rail traffic paralyzed and transport networks diverted or shut down across central Spain, the team managed by Antonio García could not reach the Navarrese capital in time for the single-elimination cup fixture against their rivals from the División de Honor Plata. The club announced via social media that the expedition could not complete the journey within the required window. The Navarrese club issued statements expressing regret over the inconvenience caused to ticket holders and supporters while thanking the public for understanding the exceptional circumstances.
Cajasol Sevilla BM Proin Shifts Focus to Liga Nexus Energía Asobal
The Royal Spanish Handball Federation has not yet announced a new date for the Anaitasuna versus Cajasol Sevilla BM Proin cup tie. In the interim, Antonio García’s squad has pivoted its preparation back to domestic league action. The team is scheduled to host Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto on Sunday at 12:00 in the eighth round of the Liga Nexus Energía Asobal season.
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