THE last day of the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey begins this Thursday in the middle of a controversial which involves the protagonists of one of the matches played this afternoon: the Ourense and the Athletics club.
The tension was driven by the competition draw, where The most modest clubs dreamed of facing Real Madrid or FC Barcelonathus guaranteeing greater media exposure and greater revenue. It is for this reason that the mayor of Orense, Gonzalo Pérez Jacomedid not hide his disappointment upon learning that the city team had to face the Basque team.
“Ourense CF was hit by the big drum in the Copa del Rey. “He will play against Bilbao”he said, calling the Basque club the worst possible lottery prize and intentionally naming it incorrectly.
🎲Ourense CF were hit by the hype during the 🏆Copa del Rey⚽.
He will play against Bilbao.
🤷🏼♂️🥅 The match will take place next week at the Couto stadium, a ground belonging to the Xunta de Galicia and which is, as another example of the discrimination against our city (the…
— Gonzalo Pérez Jácome -Mayor of Orense- (@gonzalojacome) December 9, 2025
And his statements do not stop there since he also takes the opportunity to file a complaint against the Athletic transfer policysuggesting that it was “xenophobic”which he already did in April 2024, when the rojiblanco club won the Copa del Rey. “Bilbao’s victory yesterday in the Copa del Rey, their first in 40 years, having won 23 in the previous 80 years, The cost of recruiting only players linked to Euskal Herria appears, in the midst of globalization“, wrote.
Athletic coach Ernesto Valverde was quick to respond bluntly, without wanting to enter into controversy: “What are you saying! But did he mean it? To hell with the politicians. Everything has been said“. Ourense also reached out to sign the peace by publishing an article in which it highlights that “Athletic is “the best club in the world” for its youthful philosophy and its social roots.”.
What time is Ourense – Athletic today
With the non-sporting issue settled, both teams will focus this afternoon on what is really important, football, to reach the round of 16. Even if Athletic is a clear favorite, Ourense, member of the 1st RFEF, will fight to offer one of these surprises. to which the Copa del Rey has accustomed us so much.
The match will be played this Thursday, December 18, at 7:00 p.m. inside O Couto Stadiumwhich has a capacity of approximately 5,650 spectators. The choice of this location was also severely criticized by Pérez Jácome, representative of Democracia Ourensana, who defined it as “the worst Spanish course in a provincial capital”.
Where to watch Ourense – Athletic and how to follow the match online
Orense and Athletic fans will be able to follow the match on LALIGA TV BAR (Dial 300)in addition to following him in real time on the social networks of both teams.
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