Lugo

Pablo Caballero was the hero for Sporting Gijon as his late header denied Girona promotion, while Racing Santander suffered the drop.

Llagostera and Ponferradina have booked their place in the Copa del Rey round of 32 at the expense of Real Zaragoza and Lugo respectively.

Lugo ​Alcorcon's heroics in the Copa del Rey last season will not be repeated as they were knocked out in the second round 1-0 by Lugo.

L'Hospitalet L'Hospitalet reached the Copa del Rey round of 32 with a thrilling comeback win on Wednesday, while Real Betis also advanced.

Albacete Luis Cesar Sampedro is eager for his Albacete side to belie their poor league form when they host Recreativo Huelva in the Copa del Rey.

Real Betis Julio Velazquez has urged Real Betis to learn from the Ponferradina rout when they start their Copa del Rey campaign against Llagostera.

Rayo Vallecano Two years after dropping out of Spain's top flight, Rayo Vallecano have secured promotion with one match of La Liga 123 left to play.