My people, na serious matter dey go down for Spain as Alaves prepare to waka go meet Rayo Vallecano for Copa del Rey knockout stage. Dis game go happen for Mendizorroza, and e go sweet like suya!
Alaves dey come from one bad loss against Villarreal, wey don see dem lose three out of their last four matches for the league. Na wah! Dem dey struggle for 16th position, so this Copa run fit give dem some fresh breathe if dem fit win dis match.
On the other side, Rayo dey shine as dem don start 2026 with three matches wey dem no lose. Dem come from a solid 2-1 win against Mallorca, plus the hustle wey dem put down to beat Granada by 3-1 for Copa. Rayo go enter dis match with confidence level high, as dem don win all dem last three heads-to-head matches against Alaves. No be small!
Alaves fit struggle small as their striker dey injury, but dem get home advantage wey fit help dem. For house, dem don lose just two out of their last eight matches, and na so dem dey plan to use dis opportunity, chop Rayo for quick chop!
Rayo’s coach fit hardly find players wey dey injured, but no be wetin go stop dem to try win dis trophy wey dem never carry since dem born dem. Dis match sure go hot, and any team wey wan push reach quarter-finals gatz bring dem best game.
Fans dey expect fireworks for this one, as both teams get reason to fight hard. Na Copa del Rey, my people! Who go carry the day? Make we see how e go play out. Place your bet, settle down for your TV, make sure say you no go miss am!
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