× Language:

European cup

Copa del Rey 2025-26: Atletico, Real Sociedad ready for 1987 repeat in final

Image Source: IANS

Advertisement

Copa Del Rey 2025-26: Atletico, Real Sociedad Ready For 1987 Repeat In Final

By IANS News April 17, 2026 • 22:58 PM View: 173

Major League Soccer: Former finalists Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad meet in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday, with the trophy becoming the second major title to be decided in Spain this season after the Super Cup.

Real Sociedad won the 2020 Copa del Rey final 1-0 against Athletic Bilbao. This will be the first Cup final attended by their supporters since 1987, when they beat Atletico Madrid on penalties after the match ended 2-2 following extra time, reports Xinhua.

Atletico's last Copa del Rey triumph came in 2013, when they beat arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

TAGS Atletico Madrid Real Sociedad Super Cup Athletic Bilbao Real Madrid Santiago Bernabeu FC Barcelona Europa League While Atletico La Liga European Cup Antoine Griezmann Orlando City Major League Soccer World Cup

Advertisement

Related Cricket News on European cup

Pressure Mounts On Arbeloa As Madrid ChasesChampions League Turnaround

European Cup Winners: Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa faces the most important game of his coaching career on Wednesday when his side travels to Bayern Munich for the second leg of its Champions League quarterfinal, ...

By IANS News

2 weeks ago
Nottingham Forest And Scotland Legend John Robertson Dies Aged 72

FIFA World Cup: John Robertson, a star performer for Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend who was a hugely important part of the great Forest team that under Brian Clough, has died at the age of ...

By IANS News

4 months ago
Real Madrid's Rodrygo 'walks Down Memory Lane' Ahead Of Man City Test In UCL Derby

As Real Madrid: As Real Madrid prepare to meet Manchester City for a fifth consecutive Champions League season, Madrid winger Rodrygo walks down memory lane as he thinks back to his "most unforgettable moment" from ...

By IANS News

4 months ago
Europa League: Emery Eyes Spark For Villa, Forest Marks Emotional Comeback

UEFA Conference League: Unai Emery will hope a return to the Europa League this week serves as the spark plug that ignites Aston Villa’s season, while Nottingham Forest embark on their first European campaign in ...

By IANS News

7 months ago
Football: Stefan Kuntz Urges Humility As Hamburg Marks First Win Of Bundesliga Season

For Hamburg SV: For Hamburg SV sports board member Stefan Kuntz, little has changed despite the club's first win of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season on Sunday. "It is a great relief for everyone, and we ...

By IANS News

7 months ago
'He Seems To Break Every Record': Foden On Haaland's Champions League Goalscoring Milestone

Red Bull Salzburg: Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden said that Erling Haaland’s goalscoring feats are unique after the Norwegian became the fastest player ever to score 50 Champions League goals in City's 2-0 win over ...

By IANS News

7 months ago
Ex-Liverpool, Wrexham Defender Joey Jones Passes Away Aged 70

Old Big Ears: Former Liverpool and Wrexham defender Joey Jones passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning after a battle with illness. Former Wales international Jones represented Wrexham across three spells with the ...

By IANS News

9 months ago
FIFA Club World Cup: Messi’s PSG Reunion, Real Madrid Vs Juventus Headline Round Of 16

All FIFA Club World Cup: The revamped FIFA Club World Cup is all set to enter its knockout phase on June 28 as the Round of 16 will kick off with Brazilian teams Palmeiras and ...

By IANS News

10 months ago
Former Liverpool Midfielder Adam Lallana Announces Retirement

FIFA Club World Cup: Former England and Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has announced his retirement from football. ...

By IANS News

10 months ago
Bayern Officials Back Expanded FIFA Club World Cup Amid Criticism

FIFA Club World Cup: German football legend and Bayern Munich board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has voiced strong support for the newly expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, calling it a necessary evolution despite skepticism surrounding ...

By IANS News

10 months ago
PSG Lift Its First Ever Champions League Title With Record-breaking Final Win Over Inter

While Gianluigi Donnarumma: Paris Saint-Germain ended its long quest for European glory with a commanding 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan in Munich, capturing its first-ever Champions League title. ...

By IANS News

11 months ago
UEFA Champions League Final: PSG Eye Maiden Trophy, Inter Aim To Cross Final Hurdle

The UEFA Champions League: The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League, which ushered in the brand new expanded league format, is coming to an end as Paris Saint Germain and Inter Milan will clash in the final ...

By IANS News

11 months ago
Former Liverpool Goalkeeper Pepe Reina Announces Retirement

Premier League Golden Glove: Former Spanish and Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has announced his retirement from professional football. ...

By IANS News

11 months ago
Swapping Liverpool For Real Madrid Means Trent Has Chosen To Be A Rival, Says Jamie Carragher

FIFA Club World Cup: Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave his boyhood club for Real Madrid is not a good sign for the club, and the emotional and aggressive response by ...

By IANS News

12 months ago