FC Andorra Draws CE Europa in Copa Catalunya Quarters; Launches Half-Season Tickets

FC Andorra will face CE Europa away at Nou Sardenya in Barcelona for the Copa Catalunya quarter-finals, after Tuesday's draw by the Federació Catalana de Futbol. The single-leg tie is scheduled for 14 January 2026, subject to agreement by both clubs. Other matchups include NSA Camp Joliu versus FC Barcelona B, CF Montañesa against Nàstic de Tarragona, and Terrassa FC hosting CE Sabadell FC. Europa, third in Primera RFEF Group 2 under Aday Benítez, are unbeaten at home this season with six wins and two draws. The teams previously met in preseason, where Andorra rallied from Jordi Cano's early goal to win.

The club has introduced half-season tickets from €50, covering 12 LaLiga Hypermotion home matches at Nou Estadi de la FAF in Encamp—including the 10 January game against Cultural Leonesa—at €4 per match. Prices rise to €60 in the general section, €120 for side tribune, and €165 for central tribune. Passes include a physical card, merchandise and ticket discounts, and renewal benefits for next season. Online sales are live, with in-person purchases resuming 7 January at Baixada del Molí offices (Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm and 2:30pm-6:30pm; Friday 9am-3pm). The push seeks to boost attendance during the campaign's critical stretch.

These moves follow a solid close to 2025 under interim coach Carles Manso, supported by Jaume Nogués and Gerard Piqué. The side collected seven points from 12 available, escaping relegation danger via a 1-1 draw on debut at Sporting de Gijón's El Molinón, a Copa del Rey second-round exit, a 1-2 home loss to Almería, and 1-0 victories at Valladolid's Zorrilla and versus Deportivo. Two winter signings are done, with at least two more expected.

Manso, in place until season's end, addressed a prior 10-game winless run, saying the recent results delivered "comfort and reanimation" to prove the team's staying power. He lauded forward Lautaro de León, scorer against Deportivo, as a "fantastic footballer," positive force, and dressing-room leader, despite some "cruel" misses versus Almería.

Lautaro spoke of leaving the Almería match in tears but emphasized persistence: success comes through work and consistency. He saw the break as a mental refresh after "six tough months" and a coaching shift, aiming for wins to hold Segunda status. Training restarts 29 December ahead of the 4 January return.

Former coach Ibai Gómez, in Mundo Deportivo, linked his departure to a halftime eye contact with an influential player during the Castelló game. He felt unable to connect or inspire, despite good play, leading to a mutual split that suited both. His staff now pursues personal growth, including English lessons.