COPA DEL REY FINAL 2026: Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad tickets

Copa del Rey Final 2026 – Match Details

Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Kick-off: 21:00 local time (CET)
Venue: Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville
Finalists: Atlético Madrid vs Real Sociedad
Edition: 124th Copa del Rey

The 2026 Copa del Rey Final is the seventh consecutive edition to be held at La Cartuja in Seville, which has been the competition's permanent home since 2020. Following recent renovations ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the stadium now holds 72,000 spectators. King Felipe VI is expected to attend the final and present the trophy to the champions, as is traditional for the Copa del Rey.

The Finalists

Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid return to a Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2013, ending a 13-year wait for a shot at Spain's oldest trophy. Diego Simeone's side boast a proud Copa del Rey record with 10 titles to their name – the fourth highest in the competition's history – but their last triumph came in that same 2013 final, a famous 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, sealed by a Diego Costa equaliser and a dramatic extra-time winner from João Miranda.

Atlético's route to the 2026 final was built on typical Simeone resilience. After defeating Atlético Baleares in the Round of 32 and Deportivo La Coruña in the Round of 16, they swept Real Betis 5-0 in the quarter-finals before facing defending champions Barcelona in a pulsating semi-final. A commanding 4-0 first leg win at the Metropolitano proved decisive, as they held on despite a fierce 3-0 defeat at the Camp Nou in the second leg, advancing 4-3 on aggregate thanks to a heroic performance from goalkeeper Juan Musso.

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad from San Sebastián contest their ninth Copa del Rey final, chasing a fourth title for the club from the Basque Country. The txuri-urdin have won the competition three times – in 1909, 1987 and 2020 – with their most recent success coming in the delayed 2020 final, played in April 2021 at this very stadium in Seville, where captain Mikel Oyarzabal converted a second-half penalty to beat Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao 1-0.

Pellegrino Matarazzo's side reached the 2026 final with admirable consistency. They eliminated Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals in a fiercely contested Basque derby, winning both legs 1-0 for a composed 2-0 aggregate victory. Real Sociedad's brand of disciplined, high-intensity football has made them one of Spain's most reliable cup performers in recent seasons, reaching the semi-finals three years in a row before this final appearance.

Atlético Madrid vs Real Sociedad – Head to Head in Copa del Rey Finals

This is only the second time these two clubs have met in a Copa del Rey final. Their first meeting came in 1987 at La Romareda in Zaragoza, where Real Sociedad claimed the trophy on penalties after a 2-2 draw after extra time, with Oyarzabal's predecessor Mikel as the hero. Atlético Madrid will be looking for revenge nearly 40 years on.

Road to the Final

Atlético Madrid's route

Round of 32: Atlético Baleares 2-3 Atlético Madrid
Round of 16: Deportivo La Coruña 0-1 Atlético Madrid
Quarter-final: Atlético Madrid 5-0 Real Betis
Semi-final: Atlético Madrid 4-0 Barcelona (first leg) / Barcelona 3-0 Atlético Madrid (second leg) – Atlético win 4-3 on aggregate

Real Sociedad's route

Round of 32: Eldense 1-2 Real Sociedad
Round of 16: Real Sociedad 2-1 Alavés
Quarter-final: Real Sociedad 5-0 Valencia
Semi-final: Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Sociedad (first leg) / Real Sociedad 1-0 Athletic Bilbao (second leg) – Real Sociedad win 2-0 on aggregate

Venue: Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville

The Estadio de La Cartuja has been the home of the Copa del Rey final since 2020 and has become the competition's most iconic modern venue. Located in Seville, Andalusia, the stadium has hosted nine Copa del Rey finals in total and was recently expanded and renovated ahead of Spain's co-hosting role at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, taking its capacity to 72,000. The atmosphere at La Cartuja for cup finals is widely regarded as one of the best in Spanish football, with fans from across the country descending on Seville for what has become an annual football fiesta. The date of the 2026 final – 18 April – was specifically moved forward to avoid a clash with Seville's famous annual April Fair.

What's at stake

Beyond the honour of lifting Spain's most historic trophy, the Copa del Rey Final carries significant implications for both clubs. The winner qualifies automatically for the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League, as well as a place in the four-team 2027 Supercopa de España alongside the runners-up. For Atlético Madrid, victory would mean an 11th Copa del Rey title and their first major domestic cup trophy since 2013. For Real Sociedad, a fourth Copa del Rey crown would be the club's biggest achievement in over two decades and confirmation of their status as one of Spain's elite clubs.

Previous Copa del Rey Finals at La Cartuja, Seville

2020 (played 2021): Real Sociedad 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
2021: Barcelona 4-0 Athletic Bilbao
2022: Real Betis 1-1 Valencia (Betis win on penalties)
2023: Real Madrid 2-1 Osasuna
2024: Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Mallorca (Athletic Bilbao win on penalties)
2025: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (after extra time)

Copa del Rey Final 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Copa del Rey Final 2026?

The Copa del Rey Final 2026 takes place on Saturday, 18 April 2026 with a 21:00 local kick-off (CET).

Where is the Copa del Rey Final 2026 played?

The final is played at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, Spain. La Cartuja has a capacity of 72,000 and has hosted the Copa del Rey Final every year since 2020.

Who is playing in the Copa del Rey Final 2026?

Atlético Madrid face Real Sociedad in the 2026 Copa del Rey Final.

How did Atlético Madrid reach the final?

Atlético Madrid beat Atlético Baleares, Deportivo La Coruña, Real Betis and defending champions Barcelona on their way to the 2026 final. Their semi-final against Barcelona was particularly dramatic: a 4-0 first leg win at the Metropolitano proved enough to survive a 3-0 defeat at the Camp Nou, going through 4-3 on aggregate.

How did Real Sociedad reach the final?

Real Sociedad defeated Eldense, Alavés, Valencia and Athletic Bilbao en route to the final. They beat Athletic Bilbao in a Basque derby semi-final, winning both legs 1-0 for a 2-0 aggregate victory.

What does the Copa del Rey winner receive?

The Copa del Rey winner qualifies for the following season's UEFA Europa League and earns a place in the four-team Supercopa de España. Both finalists also qualify for the 2027 Supercopa de España.

When was the last Copa del Rey Final between these two clubs?

Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad have met in a Copa del Rey Final only once before – in 1987 at La Romareda in Zaragoza, where Real Sociedad won on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

How many Copa del Rey titles has Atlético Madrid won?

Atlético Madrid have won the Copa del Rey 10 times. Their most recent title came in 2013 when they beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu.

How many Copa del Rey titles has Real Sociedad won?

Real Sociedad have won the Copa del Rey three times – in 1909, 1987 and 2020. A win in 2026 would give them their fourth title.

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