2017 Copa del Rey Final
Barcelona defeat Alavés 3–1 in the 2017 Copa del Rey final at the Vicente Calderón.
The 2017 Copa del Rey final was a football match played on 27 May 2017 to decide the winner of the 2016–17 Copa del Rey, the 115th edition of Spain's primary football cup. The match was between Barcelona and Alavés at the Vicente Calderón in Madrid. Barcelona won 3–1.
Quick Facts
- Date
- 26 May 2017
- Venue
- Estadio de la Cartuja, Seville
- Competition
- Copa del Rey Final
- Score
- 3-2 (AET)
- Man of the match
- Antoine Griezmann
- Manager
- Diego Simeone
Lore & Background
Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 30th minute. Alavés equalized three minutes later through Théo Hernandez's long-range free-kick. Neymar put Barcelona back in front in the final minute of the first half, and Paco Alcácer made it 3–1 in added time. There was no further scoring in the second half. Messi was named man of the match.
Reader's Guide
Barcelona took the lead when Messi shot left-footed from just outside the penalty area. Alavés equalized with a free-kick from Hernandez. Neymar scored from close range after a low cross from André Gomes. Alcácer scored from six yards after Messi's run and flick. The second half had no goals.
Did You Know?
- Neymar equalised Ferenc Puskás's record for scoring in three consecutive Copa del Rey finals.
- Lionel Messi became only the second player in Copa del Rey history to score in four different finals.
- Barcelona were seeking a third consecutive Copa del Rey title, a feat previously accomplished by themselves in 1953 and by Athletic Bilbao in 1916 and 1945.
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