SD Eibar will begin their Copa del Rey campaign against CD Pamplona in the tournament's first round. The draw has paired the Segunda División leaders with the side from Lizasoain for a match to be played between October 27 and 29, with the exact date and kick-off time still to be set.
The match will not be played at CD Pamplona's usual home ground, Beitikuntzea. The RFEF denied the use of that facility due to the location of the light towers, which could interfere with the television broadcast. As a result, the tie will be moved to Mutilva.
César Palacios, from Eibar's sporting management, commented on the opponent. "The team from Lizasoain will face a classic of the silver category like the armero side," he said. The fixture represents a historic debut in the competition for the Navarrese club, earned through a strong previous season where they narrowly missed promotion to Segunda RFEF.
For Eibar, who arrive as Segunda leaders with 21 points from eight games, this tie is a chance to build more competitive rhythm. The armero team is on a five-game winning streak in the league, most recently a 1-3 win at Albacete. With the squad in excellent form, the objective is to overcome this first cup hurdle and continue progressing in a prestigious tournament. You can review Eibar's full squad for the 2026 season.
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