The Spanish Football Federation has suspended the Copa del Rey match between CD Alcoyano and RCD Mallorca following Wednesday's tragic train accident in Urda, Toledo. The fixture, scheduled for 8pm at the El Collao stadium, has been postponed indefinitely along with the other 23 first-round ties.
The RFEF announced the measure as a show of "respect and solidarity" with the victims of the crash, which has caused at least 30 fatalities after two trains collided early in the morning. "It has decided to suspend the 24 matches of the first round of the Copa del Rey scheduled for Wednesday evening as a consequence of the tragic railway accident registered early this morning in Urda (Toledo),” the governing body said in a statement.
Impact on Mallorca's planning
The suspension leaves the Balearic side with an uncertain schedule during a key phase of the season. RCD Mallorca, who sit seventh in the Segunda División standings with 19 points, were due to face this cup fixture before hosting Cádiz next Sunday at Son Moix. With the Andalusian team bottom of the table, the postponement forces a rethink in preparation for that league clash.
The squad, which had travelled to Alicante, is now awaiting new instructions about their return to Palma. The coaching staff, led by Javier Aguirre, must quickly adapt training plans to maintain competitive rhythm. The team arrives from a run of five league games unbeaten, with three draws and a win in their last match against Leganés (1-1). Their recent form in the competition reads one win, three draws and one defeat from the last five outings, a record that shows their defensive solidity having conceded only six goals all season.
Sporting context and next opponent
Mallorca face this unforeseen event from a solid league position, seven points behind leaders Castellón and with a positive record of 13 goals scored and only six conceded. Their next opponent, Cádiz, sits 18th with just 10 points, presenting a clear opportunity to take three points at home. Forward Adrián Fuentes, the team's top scorer with six goals, will be a key figure in that match. The team will look to return to winning ways after a series of tight results, including the 1-1 draws against Eibar on Saturday 17 October and against Leganés on Saturday 24 October, where Zito Luvumbo scored the away goal.
The new date for the suspended match against Alcoyano will be determined by the RFEF in the coming days. For now, the club focuses all attention on preparing for Sunday, a game that could move them closer to the promotion places. The immediate schedule sees them face Cádiz at home on Sunday 1 November, a key league fixture to maintain pressure at the top end of the table.
This story first appeared at ultimahora.es
