It has now been announced that the first round of the cup will be regionalized, with 63 teams (Mérida have pulled out) being divided into four regional sections along the lines of second division B groupings. This has resulted in a lop-sided draw, with 21 teams in the first group and 14 in each of the others. Seven first division teams have been grouped into each of the first two groups, five in the third and only Málaga in group four. Once again the football federation have surprised with their slightly offbeat logic. (02.10.00) Full report