Shock of the day: Last season's Copa del Rey finalist crushed by fourth-division club

The first matches of the 2024/25 Copa del Rey Round of 16 are underway, and one of them has ended in a stunning upset.

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Details: Mallorca, last season's Copa del Rey finalist, suffered a devastating 0-3 defeat against fourth-division side Pontevedra.

The goals for Pontevedra were scored by Dailson de Almeida, Yelko Pino, and Rufino Sánchez.

It’s worth noting that Pontevedra currently sits comfortably at the top of their group in the fourth division.

This marks the second major upset by Pontevedra in this Copa del Rey campaign. In the previous round, they eliminated Villarreal with a 1-0 victory.

Reminder: As the Copa del Rey finalist, Mallorca will play in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals on January 9, where they will face Real Madrid.