The final of the Copa del Rey 2024-2025 already has a confirmed date and place: will be disputed April 26 at La Cartuja stadiumlocated in the city of Seville. This match will culminate the 121st edition of the most emblematic knockout tournament in Spanish Football, which began on October 9, 2024 under the official name of Copa del Rey MAPFRE, thanks to a sponsorship agreement.
Organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the championship has the participation of 125 teams. Of them, 101 belong to the five national divisions, 20 come from the main regional leagues and four qualified as semifinalists of the Federation Cup. Among the teams, the Fútbol Club Andorra stands out, a foreign club exceptionally linked to the RFEF since 1948.
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How much would the winner take home?
Although Official prize amounts have not yet been revealed.it is estimated that First Division teams receive approximately 660,000 euros for the simple fact of competing in this tournament (equivalent to US$679,800). This reinforces the importance of the contest not only in sporting terms, but also economically.
According to information published by The Spanish Newspaper, the champion team could pocket a figure close to the 1.200.000 euros (US$1,233,636), while the runner-up would be left with just over 1.000.000 euros (US$1.028.030).
-Regarding its history, the Copa del Rey has established numerous teams as champions. FC Barcelona leads the list with 31 titles, followed by Athletic Club with 24 and Real Madrid with 20. Other teams that have managed to stand out are Atlético de Madrid (10 titles), Valencia CF (8) and Real Zaragoza (6 ), among others.
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List of Copa del Rey champions:
- FC Barcelona: 31 titles
- Athletic Club: 24 titles
- Real Madrid: 20 titles
- Atlético de Madrid: 10 titles
- Valencia CF: 8 titles
- Real Zaragoza: 6 titles
- Sevilla FC: 5 titles
- RCD Espanyol: 4 titles
- Real Unión: 4 titles
- Real Betis: 3 titles
- RC Deportivo: 2 titles
- Real Sociedad: 2 titles
- Levante UD: 1 title
- San Sebastián Cycling Club: 1 title
- Arenas of Getxo: 1 title
- RCD Mallorca: 1 title
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The venue chosen for the final, La Cartuja, has capacity for more than 57,000 spectators and has been the venue for numerous relevant sporting and cultural events. The atmosphere promises to be a football festival that will bring together fans from all over the country, eager to see their team crowned champion of the most traditional tournament in Spain.
