This time without Barcelona and Real. Copa del Rey finalists are set
The 2026 Copa del Rey has reached its home stretch. Following the second leg of the semi-finals, the two teams that will battle for the trophy in the season's main showdown have been revealed.
Details: Real Sociedad became the second finalist, once again proving their superiority in the Basque derby. Having beaten Athletic Bilbao in the first leg (1-0), the San Sebastián side left their neighbors with no chance in the return match, repeating the victorious result—1-0. With a 2-0 aggregate, the team confidently marched into the final.
The day before, a true thriller unfolded in the other semi-final clash. Atlético Madrid booked their place in the final despite suffering a heavy 0-3 defeat to Barcelona in the return leg. The Catalans came close to a comeback, but the cushion built by Diego Simeone's men in the first match was just enough for an overall triumph. Over the two legs, Atlético advanced with a 4-3 aggregate, making their fans sweat it out in the dying moments.
Thus, the Copa del Rey final will see Real Sociedad face Atlético Madrid in a decisive showdown. The battle for the prestigious trophy is set for April 25.
Reminder: After reaching the Copa del Rey final, Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann put his negotiations with Orlando City on hold.
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
