Real Madrid to travel to North Africa in Copa del Rey

Real Madrid have been handed a Copa del Rey tie with Melilla, who are based on the north coast of Africa.

The La Liga giants are looking to win the competition for the first time since 2014, and Julen Lopetegui's side will begin their efforts with a two-legged tie with third-tier outfit Melilla.

Real will travel to one of Spain's African enclaves at the end of October, before the return fixture takes place at the Bernabeu during the first week of December.

Holders Barcelona will go head to head with Cultural Leonesa, while current La Liga leaders Sevilla will go up against Villanovense.

Atletico Madrid play Sant Andreu, with Valencia being provided with a showdown versus Ebro.

Full draw:

Alaves vs. Girona Almeria vs. Villarreal Athletic Bilbao vs. Huesca Cadiz vs. Espanyol Celta Vigo vs. Real Sociedad Cordoba vs. Getafe Cultural Leonesa vs. Barcelona Ebro vs. Valencia Leganes vs. Rayo Vallecano Lugo vs. Levante Mallorca vs. Real Valladolid Melilla vs. Real Madrid Racing Santander vs. Real Betis Sant Andreu vs. Atletico Madrid Sporting Gijon vs. Eibar Villanovense vs. Sevilla