The second round of the Copa del Rey has served up some thrilling matchups between teams from the Liga Plenitude Asobal and the División de Honor Plata, with impressive offensive displays and nail-biting finishes that have gone down to the wire. The teams that have secured their spots in the next round are: Eon Horneo Alicante, BM Alcobendas, Rebi BM Cuenca, Frigoríficos del Morrazo Cangas, Bathco BM Torrelavega, and BM Dólmenes Antequera.
In a heart-stopping encounter, Dólmenes Antequera eked out a narrow 28-27 victory over Blendio Sinfín, with the home team overturning the deficit they faced at halftime. Raúl Morales was the catalyst for his team’s offense, and the Málaga-based squad showed tremendous courage and grit to hold on for the win, keeping their Copa del Rey dreams alive. This hard-fought triumph is a much-needed shot in the arm for the Andalusian team, which is currently navigating a tough spell in the second division.
Meanwhile, Torrelavega left no room for surprises, dispatching Club Cisne Colegio Los Sauces with a convincing 21-32 scoreline. Despite the hosts’ best efforts, Jacobo Cuétara’s team showcased their formidable attacking prowess, refusing to give their second-tier opponents a glimmer of hope. The visitors demonstrated their affinity for the Copa del Rey, and they will now progress to the next round, where they will continue their quest for a spot in the final.
Alcobendas made a bold statement, eliminating Servigroup Hoteles Benidorm from the Copa del Rey with a resounding 36-28 victory. The División de Honor Plata team dominated their Liga Asobal opponents, driven by the fervor of their home crowd. The opening half was nothing short of dazzling, with the hosts netting 22 goals to all but seal the deal. Although the second half was more of a formality, despite Benidorm’s improved performance, the Madrid-based team has booked their spot in the next round.
Cuenca emerged victorious in a thrilling duel against BM Burgos, with the visitors ultimately prevailing 29-30 in a heart-stopping finish. The away team had built a lead heading into the final stretch, but the hosts ensured that their opponents would not have it easy. Cuenca clung to their defensive strengths in the dying minutes, as the Burgos team pushed forward in a desperate bid to salvage the match. This incredible Copa del Rey encounter pitted two top-notch teams against each other, with the home side demonstrating why they are among the top contenders for promotion to the Asobal.
The leader of the División de Honor Plata, Id Energy Caserío, was unable to replicate their league form in the Copa del Rey. Instead, Cangas triumphed 36-39 at the Quijote Arena, treating fans to a spectacular display of goal-scoring and attacking flair. This was a real gift for handball enthusiasts, as the two teams put on a show.
Eon Alicante, another team with aspirations of ascending to the Asobal, has secured their place in the next round after defeating Impulse Guadalajara 32-29. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with the Alicante team ultimately emerging victorious, becoming the second División de Honor Plata team to advance to the next stage of the Copa del Rey.