El Girona will face CD Cuarte in the opening round of the Copa del Rey following the tournament draw held at midday, as reported by local media outlets. The fixture marks the beginning of the club’s domestic cup campaign for the 2026/2027 season, scheduled as a single-leg tie between October 27 and October 29.
The Draw Sets Up a Trip to Zaragoza
The pairing sends the Catalan side to the province of Zaragoza to face CD Cuarte, a Tercera Federació team competing in the fifth tier of Spanish football. According to official club announcements from Girona FC, the match will take place at the Estadi Juan Guerrero «El Lobo». The venue features an artificial turf pitch and a capacity of approximately 2,000 spectators, honoring the late coach Juan Guerrero, who spent more than three decades tied to local football.
Familiar Faces on the Opposing Sidelines
CD Cuarte enters the cup tie managed by former Girona central defender Chus Herrero. Herrero made 45 official appearances for the Catalan club between 2012 and 2014. Based in Cuarte de Huerva—located roughly 8 kilometers from downtown Zaragoza and home to 15,408 residents as of 2025—the Aragonese club currently sits fifth in Group 17 of Tercera Federació following a 3-1 victory over La Alumina.
Girona Enters Copa Del Rey Alongside Other Spanish Clubs
The cup fixture arrives as Quique Álvarez’s squad manages a demanding schedule in the lower tiers of Spanish professional football while pushing for a return to the top flight. The draw follows a scoreless 0-0 draw at Montilivi against Mallorca, a match where the team failed to capitalize on opportunities against goalkeeper Arnau Tenas. Girona entered the Copa del Rey pot alongside 22 fellow Segunda División clubs and 16 top-flight sides, excluding Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Real Sociedad, who receive byes to the round of thirty-two due to their Supercopa de España commitments.
Girona Prepares for Single-Elimination Match in Zaragoza
Under tournament regulations, lower-tier clubs host single-elimination matches against higher-division opponents based on geographic proximity. The upcoming clash in Zaragoza requires Girona to manage squad rotation as league fixtures continue simultaneously through the autumn months. The exact date and kickoff time within the October 27–29 window remain to be finalized by the competition organizers.
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