Auriense vs Deportivo La Coruña 29.10.2026 0:3: Score, Result & Match Stats

The magic of the Copa del Rey never fails to deliver extraordinary storylines, and this season is no exception. Auriense, a club that hasn't even celebrated its decade-long anniversary, has already etched its name into the tournament's history books by reaching the 1/64 finals. But standing between them and further glory is a wounded giant—Deportivo La Coruña, a top-flight side desperate to break an eight-match winless streak across all competitions. With the visitors hungry for redemption, could this be a mismatch of epic proportions?

Auriense: A Meteoric Rise Through Spanish Football

Founded just six years ago in 2020, Auriense has defied all expectations to earn a spot in Spain's premier knockout competition. Currently competing in the regional league—effectively the sixth tier of Spanish football for the 2026/27 season—the club's domestic form tells a sobering story. After eight league outings, the "Yellow-and-Blues" languish among the bottom five with a single victory to their name. Their home record is particularly concerning: in four matches at their own ground, they have yet to taste victory, settling for two draws and two narrow defeats. Perhaps most tellingly, Auriense has failed to keep a clean sheet in any of those four home fixtures, even against opponents at their own modest level.

However, their league struggles fade into insignificance when measured against their Copa del Rey exploits. On August 30, 2026, Auriense captured the Copa Galicia, earning passage to the preliminary round where they dispatched San José in a tense two-legged affair (2-0 at home, 0-1 away). Manager Dani Prado has candidly acknowledged that the grueling schedule and his squad's inexperience are severe limiting factors, forcing his side to prioritize a compact defensive structure. The team only retreats into a full low block when they manage to take the lead or need to protect a favorable result—a tactic that served them well in the return leg against San José.

Deportivo La Coruña: A Slump Without Their Talisman

Deportivo's return to La Liga's elite started with a bang: two wins and two draws from their first four matches, including a thrilling 3-2 triumph over Villarreal. But since that victory, the "Blue-and-Whites" have hit a wall, failing to win in six consecutive league fixtures. During this dismal run, they suffered defeats away to Atlético Madrid (0-1) and Real Sociedad (2-3), along with a home loss to Sevilla (0-1). The root cause is painfully clear—the injury to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese striker had been in scintillating form, registering an impressive 5 goals and 2 assists in just 7 appearances before being sidelined, missing the last three matches entirely.

Aubameyang's absence is far from the only headache for the coaching staff. Deportivo's defense is operating without key center-back Bright Edé, the midfield has lost defensive anchor Marc Casadó, and attacker Zakaria Eddachouri—who scored the goal that sparked a comeback against Villarreal from 1-2 down—remains unavailable. Yet even with these significant absences, logic suggests they should have more than enough firepower to progress. In last season's Copa del Rey, Deportivo breezed past lower-division Samano 5-1 at the same 1/64 finals stage.

Predicted Lineups

Auriense (4-4-2): Atanes – García, Cunha, J. Fernández, Díaz – A. Fernández, Blanco, Vieira, Santos – Méndez, Gallego

Unavailable: None

Head Coach: Dani Prado

Deportivo La Coruña (4-2-3-1): Román – Altimira, Comas, Barcia, Asp Jensen – Villares, Rodríguez – Traoré, Soriano, Hernández – Sánchez

Unavailable: Casadó, Aubameyang, Eddachouri, Edé (all injured), Carrillo (doubtful)

Head Coach: Antonio Hidalgo

Referee

The match officials for this Copa del Rey encounter have yet to be confirmed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. Given the disparity in divisions, the referee appointment will be closely watched, as the officiating style could influence how the game unfolds—particularly if Auriense attempts to disrupt Deportivo's rhythm through physicality.

Prediction and Bet

Main Bet: Deportivo La Coruña to Win with a -3.5 Handicap

Auriense has already achieved the remarkable by reaching the 1/64 finals, punching well above their weight. But by the standards of even the sixth division, they are not a dominant side—sitting in the lower half of the table and having conceded in every home game this season. Crucially, they do not play an open, expansive brand of football; instead, they tend to sit deep and absorb pressure. Against a top-flight opponent, they simply have nothing to offer that could trouble a team of Deportivo's caliber—especially with the visitors starving for a win.

Deportivo, despite their eight-match winless run stretching back to include pre-season friendlies, have been playing quality football. On the road in La Liga, they generate chances worth an average of 1.66 xG and have created more dangerous opportunities than even Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano. With reserve players eager to prove their worth to manager Hidalgo, there will be no mercy shown to humble Auriense. Expect a comprehensive victory for Deportivo.

Recommended Bet: Deportivo La Coruña -3.5 Handicap

Secondary Bet: Both Teams to Score – Yes

Auriense averages roughly one goal per home game in sixth-division play and managed to find the net twice against San José in the previous Copa del Rey round. Deportivo, for their part, allow opponents an average of 1.77 xG in away league fixtures and concede approximately 1.6 goals per match on the road. In last season's Copa del Rey at this same stage, modest Samano from the lower divisions managed to score against Deportivo. The pattern suggests Auriense could grab a consolation goal, making a "Both Teams to Score" wager a viable option.

Recommended Bet: Both Teams to Score – Yes