Spanish Cup. Round of 64. Ciudad de Lucena - Leganes

Leganes and Ciudad de Lucena face off for a spot in the Copa del Rey Round of 32

Copa del Rey action will see Segunda Division side Leganes travel to face fourth-tier Ciudad de Lucena on Thursday. Leganes will be favored to advance but will need to be wary of a potential upset against a side that has shown plenty of fight.

Match details:

• Ciudad de Lucena vs. Leganes
• Copa del Rey, Round of 64
• Thursday, November 30
• Estadio Ciudad de Lucena, Lucena

Leganes will be confident of victory

Leganes currently sit 5th in the Segunda Division and will be confident of claiming a victory against a team two divisions below them. Los Pepineros have won three of their last five matches, including a 1-0 victory over Malaga in their last outing.

Leganes will be without the services of midfielder Gaku Shibasaki, who is on international duty with Japan, but will otherwise be at full strength for the match.

Ciudad de Lucena will have home advantage

Ciudad de Lucena will be aiming to cause an upset and reach the Round of 32 for the first time in their history. Los Celestes currently sit 5th in the Segunda Division B - Group 4 and will be buoyed by the fact they will be playing at home.

Ciudad de Lucena will be without the services of defender Antonio Manzanares, who is suspended, but will otherwise be at full strength for the match.

Prediction

Leganes will be the heavy favorites to win this match, but Ciudad de Lucena will be determined to cause an upset. Los Pepineros should have too much quality for their opponents, but Los Celestes will make them work for their victory.

Prediction: Leganes 2-0 Ciudad de Lucena