The Federation Cup defines its matchups with 32 teams vying for the title

The national phase of the Copa Federación has determined its Round of 32 matchups following an official draw held on Monday at the Salón Luis Aragonés in the Ciudad del Fútbol of Las Rozas, Madrid. Thirty-two teams have learned their paths as they begin the single-elimination race toward capturing the tournament title.

Simultaneously, prominent activity in the international transfer market saw Premier League club Liverpool announce the signing of 23-year-old French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. The finalized deal, valued at 120 million pounds (approximately 140 million euros), concludes a prolonged summer transfer period regarding the player's move to English football.