Valencia became the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2024-25 Copa del Rey after defeating Ourense 2-0, thus avoiding a potential giant-killing.
Carlos Corberan's side dominated the first half, although they couldn't find a goal. Fortunately, they managed to make the breakthrough just five minutes into the second period, as the unfortunate Fran Carmona turned the ball into his own net.
Ourense, who currently play in the third tier of Spanish football, pushed hard for an equalizer after falling behind, but instead, Valencia managed to double their lead as Umar Sadiq scored his first goal for Los Che after his loan move from Real Sociedad before that. week.
The remaining seven teams for the quarter-final draw will be decided over the next two days, as if it remains to be seen who will make it, one thing is certain Valencia it will be in the hat.
