Athletic Bilbao vs Real Zaragoza 2015 Copa del Rey Final
Barcelona 3–1 Athletic Bilbao: Messi leads Barça to Copa del Rey glory.
The 2015 Copa del Rey Final was between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona. Barcelona won 3–1, with Lionel Messi named man of the match. Athletic Bilbao's only goal was scored by Aritz Aduriz in the 79th minute of regular time.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- Copa del Rey Final
- Date
- May 30, 2015
- Venue
- Camp Nou, Barcelona
- Final score
- Athletic Bilbao 1–3 Barcelona
- Man of the match
- Lionel Messi
Lore & Background
The match did not go to extra time. Barcelona's victory added to their record of most Copa del Rey wins (32 from 43 appearances). Athletic Bilbao lost the final, extending their history of finals without a win in that season.
Reader's Guide
The final was a single match, as per the standard format of the Copa del Rey since 1903. No replay or extra time was needed.
Did You Know?
- Lionel Messi holds the record for most goals scored in Copa del Rey finals (9) and most man of the match awards in finals (3).
- Barcelona are the only team to win La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League in the same year (2009 and 2015).
- Athletic Bilbao have appeared in multiple finals but lost this one; they last won the Copa del Rey in 1984.
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