MADRID (Interstat) — Real Racing Club’s youth squad will look to carry its dominant league form into the cup when it visits SD Ponferradina in the Copa del Rey Juvenil on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

The matchup pits two in-form teams in the Spanish youth tournament. Visiting Racing arrives buoyed by a 4-0 rout of CD Logroñés in domestic competition on Oct. 28. Host Ponferradina also earned a convincing win in its last outing, defeating UD Logroñés 3-1 on Oct. 30.

Thursday’s contest represents a step into knockout football, where recent momentum can prove crucial. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Racing is favored to advance, projecting a 2-0 victory for the visitors.

The match is scheduled for Thursday evening at Ponferradina’s training facility. The winner will advance to the next round of the national youth cup competition.