NAVALCARNERO, Spain (Interstat) — A spot in the next round of the Copa del Rey Juvenil is on the line Wednesday when Navalcarnero hosts Merida U19 in a youth football clash.

Both sides enter the knockout fixture with identical 0-0 records in this season’s domestic cup competition, looking to advance and build momentum. The match is scheduled for Oct. 29, 2025.

Navalcarnero looks to rebound from a 3-1 away defeat to SS Reyes in late September. Meanwhile, Merida U19 aims to put a 3-1 home loss to Castuera U19 from early May further in the past. Neither team has registered a win or loss across all competitions this season, making this a fresh start for both squads.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the match is projected to be a tight affair, with Merida U19 narrowly favored to win 2-1.

The pressure of the single-elimination tournament format will test both teams as they seek their first victory of the campaign and a place in the next stage of Spain’s prestigious youth cup.