When and where to watch James Rodríguez’s Copa del Rey debut with Rayo Vallecano

by time news October 29, 2024

October 29, 2024

It seems that James Rodríguez’s season with Rayo Vallecano would not guarantee him ownership, but it will depend on how he contributes to the games – credit @jamesrodriguez10/X

James Rodríguez and Rayo Vallecano prepare to face Villamuriel in the first round of the Copa del Rey this Tuesday, October 28. The match will take place at the Nueva Balestera stadium, the home of the modest team that will compete in the first regional division, which would be the fourth division in the Spanish league system.

This game gives Rodríguez, who did not take part in the recent 1-0 win against Alavés, an opportunity to add minutes and even become a first baseman, a situation that has only arisen once since joining a neighboring team Vallecas.

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Rayo Vallecano, led by Íñigo Pérez, is currently in ninth place in the Spanish League 2024/2025, with a total of 16 points obtained in 11 games, thanks to four wins, four draws and three losses. The team seeks to progress in the Copa del Rey, a competition that brings together 125 clubs from the different divisions of Spanish football, from national to territorial.. Athletic Bilbao is the current champion of the competition.

When and where to watch James Rodríguez’s Copa del Rey debut with Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano starts in the first round of the 2024-2025 Copa del Rey – credit Rayo Vallecano

The match between Villamuriel and Rayo Vallecano will start at 1:00 pm, Colombian time. In South America there is no television network that has confirmed the broadcast of the game, however, traditionally DSport broadcasts the matches of that competition, as happened with Radamel Falcao in the 2023-2024 season of the Copa del Rey. On the website of the Royal Spanish Football Federation they indicate that Movistar + from Spain and LaLiga TV will broadcast the game.

James Rodríguez returns from muscle overload in Rayo Vallecano, a doubt to face Alavés – credit Rayo Vallecano

The Colombian, who did not take part in the recent league match against Alavés due to a first-half sending off, has only started once since arriving at the club, drawing criticism from the coaching staff. However, Pérez emphasized that the Copa del Rey match is a new opportunity for players to prove their worth and contribute to victory.

Pérez clarified that his decision is not based on rotations, but on the need to give minutes to those players who had less participation. “I have the eleven in mind, but it does not yield to the rotation of words,” explained the coach, emphasizing that the objective is for the players to take advantage of this opportunity to show themselves and get the support of the team.

The coach also avoided mentioning specific names, suggesting that any player involved in the Cup game could also play in the upcoming league game against Villarreal. “I don’t want to go into proper names because someone who starts tomorrow can play perfectly against Villarreal this weekend,” said Pérez..