Copa del Rey ties postponed to November following Urda rail crash

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has rescheduled the 24 Copa del Rey first-round ties that were set for October 28 to November 13. This decision follows a tragic rail crash near Urda, Toledo, which resulted in 68 fatalities and at least 80 injuries. Matches involving clubs such as Valencia, Betis, and Celta will now take place during the international break. Other competitions, including the futsal Copa de España, also faced cancellations due to the tragedy. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

• 7:23 AMYahoo Sports — Urda crash: Copa del Rey ties rescheduled to 13 November, three in international break