Prat aims for first Athletic opponent in Copa del Rey

Athletic Bilbao will face the winner of Prat vs San Rafael in the Copa del Rey first round, likely on October 29; Prat leads 5-1 from the first leg.

Athletic Bilbao's first-round Copa del Rey opponent has been drawn: the winner of the playoff between Catalan side Prat and Balearic club San Rafael. The second leg of that qualifier could not be played yesterday due to bad weather, but Prat holds a commanding 5-1 advantage from the first match in Ibiza and are favourites to progress. Athletic's match is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, after they host Getafe in La Liga on Sunday, October 25.