Copa del Rey qualifying round

There will be some difficult opponents for the big clubs in the first round of the cup, especially as the matches are due to take place on 31st August when many of their top players will be on international duty. Rayo Vallecano recovered from their qualifying round first leg defeat at Rápido Bouzas to win through 2-1 on aggregate thanks to goals from ex first division players Armentano and Geni, and Las Palmas beat their neighbours Universidad 1-0 with a strike from Aythami. Oviedo will also be in Thursday's draw, as will Mérida, Alicante and Recreación, who will be taking over the mantle (and the name) of Logroñés. Marbella and Leganés are both out though after losing to lower division opposition. (21.08.05)