"Best odds: 8/5 Bookmaker: Luckster Riazor will host a classic cup clash on Tuesday night as Segunda División side Deportivo La Coruna welcome LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey round of 16. The hosts dream of a major upset, while Diego Simeone's men aim to steady the ship after a shaky start to 2026. Deportivo La Coruna Two-time Copa del Rey winners Deportivo La Coruna have endured a turbulent period in recent decades, slipping from their golden era into multiple relegations."
"They currently sit fifth in LaLiga 2 with 34 points from 21 matches-nine wins, seven draws, and five defeats-just four points off top spot and firmly in the promotion mix. However, recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last six outings across all competitions. Still, their Copa del Rey journey has been impressive: victories over Samano, Sabadell, and top-flight Mallorca have brought them to the last 16, proving they can rise to the occasion."
"Atletico Madrid arrive in Galicia seeking redemption after a painful 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España semi-final-a result that ended hopes of lifting that trophy. With one piece of silverware gone, Simeone's side will be determined to keep their Copa del Rey campaign alive. Los Colchoneros booked their place in this round with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Atletico Baleares before Christmas."
Deportivo La Coruna will host Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey round of 16 at Riazor. Deportivo are two-time Copa del Rey winners who have fallen to Spain's second tier and now sit fifth in LaLiga 2 with 34 points from 21 matches, four points off top spot. Recent form has been inconsistent with one win in six, but Copa wins over Samano, Sabadell and Mallorca propelled them to the last 16. Diego Villares may be doubtful and Sergio Escudero remains sidelined. Atletico seek redemption after a 2-1 Supercopa loss to Real Madrid and sit fourth in LaLiga.
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