First introduced in 2023 with Amberes, followed by El Primero in 2024 and Victoria in 2025, the federation continues its tradition of bespoke match balls in collaboration with Adidas.The new ball…

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) will allocate more than 52,000 tickets — around 80% of the stadium capacity — to the two finalists of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE, which will take place at La…

On April 18, La Cartuja Stadium in Seville will host the Copa del Rey final, where Club Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad will face each other once again in a cup final — just as they did in the…

This was no ordinary match — and certainly no ordinary derby — for Real Sociedad and Athletic Club. The prize was not three points or local bragging rights, but a coveted place in the final of Spain’…

Non gogoa, han zangoa — “Where the heart leads, the feet will follow” — is one of the most emblematic Basque proverbs, perfectly capturing the spirit surrounding this tie.Hearts and feet from…

Atlético de Madrid secured their place in the final in Seville by making their first-leg advantage count against FC Barcelona. The Catalan side won 3–0 on the night, but Atleti’s four-goal haul at…

On 19 April 1925 — the feast day of Saint Expeditus, patron saint of urgent causes — Barcelona and Atlético (then Athletic de Madrid) faced off in their first-ever cup meeting. It was the beginning…

While it remains to be determined over the coming weeks which two teams will secure their place in the final, Spanish football’s showpiece event already has an official date: Saturday, April 18 at 21…

The Copa del Rey Mapfre had one of those electric nights in store—one that will live long in the memory of the home fans.Knowing their chances hinged on being dominant at home, Atlético stormed onto…

The first semifinal of the Copa del Rey carried a full-on Basque flavor. The derby arrived at a packed San Mamés, promising a thrilling clash worthy of a competition steeped in history—one that has…

“Like an eighties night, eh-eh-eh,” sings Spanish artist Vicco in her hit song from the Benidorm Fest three years ago. And fittingly, in 2026 the semifinals of the music festival share the same week…