Spain: where and when will the 2026 Copa del Rey final be played?

Real Sociedad has booked its ticket to the final of the Spanish Copa del Rey (2025-2026 season) after knocking out Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals with identical 1-0 victories, both home and away.

The return leg of the Basque derby was particularly intense and fiercely contested. Real Sociedad's captain, Mikel Oyarzabal, finally sealed the win for his side by converting a penalty in the 87th minute, thus securing his team's place in the final.

In the final, Real Sociedad will face Atlético de Madrid, who managed to overcome FC Barcelona in the semi-finals. These two teams are now set for a highly anticipated showdown in the battle for this prestigious trophy.

Date and venue of the 2026 Copa del Rey final

The 2026 Copa del Rey final will be played on April 18, 2026, at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 GMT.

The most decorated clubs in Copa del Rey history

FC Barcelona sits atop the all-time winners’ list, ahead of several of Spanish football’s greatest teams:

1. Barcelona: 31 titles
   
2. Athletic Bilbao: 24 titles
   
3. Real Madrid: 20 titles
   
4. Atlético Madrid: 10 titles
   
5. Valencia: 8 titles
   
6. Real Zaragoza: 6 titles
   
7. Sevilla: 5 titles
   
8. Espanyol: 4 titles
   
9. Real Unión: 4 titles
   
10. Real Sociedad: 3 titles
    

11. Real Betis: 3 titles

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