Villarreal Triumphs in Penalty Shootout Against Fourth Division Club to Advance to Copa del Rey Round of 32

On the night of December 3rd to 4th, the second round of the Copa del Rey for the 2025/2026 season concluded with a match between fourth-tier team Atlético Antoniano and Villarreal. The game took place in Lebrija at the modest Municipal de Lebrija stadium and ended in a penalty shootout. The regular and extra time concluded with a tie at 1-1, and Villarreal triumphed in the penalty shootout with a score of 5-3, securing their victory as a top-tier Spanish team.

During regular time, neither team managed to score, while both found the net once in extra time. Spanish forward Ayoze Pérez from the «Yellow Submarine» scored one goal, as did home midfielder Jesús García. Pérez also successfully converted the decisive penalty during the shootout.

As a result, Villarreal advanced to the third round (Round of 32) of the Copa del Rey for the 2025/2026 season.

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