Real Betis and CDA Navalcarnero await a final decision from the Royal Spanish Football Federation regarding the venue for their upcoming Copa del Rey first-round tie, scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, at 21:00 local time. With Navalcarnero’s home ground holding roughly 1,500 to 2,000 spectators, club officials are actively pursuing Estadio Santo Domingo in Alcorcón as an alternative venue to accommodate expected demand from traveling supporters.
Why is CDA Navalcarnero seeking an alternative stadium for the Copa del Rey tie against Real Betis?
CDA Navalcarnero plays its regular home fixtures at Estadio Mariano González, a venue with a limited seating capacity between 1,500 and 2,000 spectators. A permanent wall located behind one of the goals prevents the club from installing temporary seating stands for high-profile matches.
Club president Juan Alarcón explained that Navalcarnero can guarantee a sellout at the Mariano González using only its current base of club members, leaving virtually no room for general ticket sales or visiting supporters. Last season, during a Copa del Rey visit by Getafe, the club could only provide 40 courtesy tickets to the visiting board, while general away allocation remained severely restricted to approximately 100 seats.
How does Estadio Santo Domingo in Alcorcón solve the capacity issue?
To maximize revenue and accommodate a large influx of supporters, Navalcarnero leadership targeted Estadio Santo Domingo, the home ground of AD Alcorcón, as the primary alternative venue.
The alternative stadium sits just 22 to 22.3 kilometers away from Navalcarnero. This short distance allows the host club to retain local interest while opening up ticket sales for Real Betis fans traveling from Seville, Madrid, and surrounding areas. Betis supporters have built a reputation for massive turnouts during early-round Copa del Rey fixtures, previously organizing large away travels to venues like Villanueva de la Serena and Almendralejo.
What approval is required before the venue change becomes official?
The proposed relocation to Alcorcón is not yet finalized. The final authority rests with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which must review and approve the venue change alongside the participating clubs. RFEF inspectors visited the Mariano González facilities to evaluate the site. Once the federation completes its administrative and safety checks, an official announcement will confirm whether the match remains at Navalcarnero’s home ground or moves to Alcorcón for the October 28 clash.
