The CD Mirandés and its incredible romance with the Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey It is the tournament in which the humble have the opportunity to face the powerful. It is the story of David against Goliath that has so many times brought surprises. Definitely, one of the great protagonists of recent years is the CD Mirandés who maintains a special love affair with this competition.
Those of Miranda del Ebro They return to play in the quarterfinals for the third time in their history. The current format, much more favorable for lower category teams to seek surprise, It has caused Anduva's team to become strong at home and have managed to eliminate an entire Sevilla team in the last round.
But nevertheless,as we say, It is not the first time that the Mirandés reach the final rounds of the Cup. Year 2012 it was, without a doubt, the best in the history of this club. The wild boars achieved promotion to the Second Division for the first time and in the KO tournament they were able to reach, no more no less, that the semi-finals.
Pablo Infante leads Mirandés
Rivals fell along the way. First teams from a category similar to the rojillos such as Love, Balompédica Linense Y Logroñés. It was in the sixteenth round when one of the jackpots fell in Anduva. The Villarreal, which at that time was a Champions League team, was eliminated by a group led on the field of play by a historic player like Pablo Infante.
The feat of the Burgos team was greater considering that the tie against the yellow Submarine It was not a single match like today but back and forth. The Mirandés was imposed against all odds by a global score of 3-1.
In the round of 16 it was another first that crossed the path: The Racing Santander. The Cantabrians bit the dust in Burgos territory for 2-0 and they did not go beyond a draw at Sardinero (1-1). CD Mirandés was in the quarterfinals. The media echoed his feat, that was reminiscent of Numancia years ago.
But there was still a new victim to add. The RCD Espanyol managed to win at home 3-2 (Mirandés had gone ahead 0-2 on the scoreboard). The second leg was missing in Anduva, which had a historic full house. The miracle occurred and the locals achieved a victory on the edge with a goal Caneda in the last play of the game.
Finally the dream ended in the semifinals where the Athletic Club who was superior to his rival both in Miranda del Ebro and in San Mamés. Those of Bielsa They qualified for the final with an overall score of 8-3. The Mirandés adventure ended but we still remember it with nostalgia today.
