Copa del Rey Titles

Lore & Background

As across Spain, match times up to 26 October 2024 and from 30 March 2025 are CEST (UTC+2). Times on interim ("winter") days are CET (UTC+1). Matches played in the Canary Islands use the WET (UTC±00:00). On 30 June 2025, the RFEF introduced changes in the format of the competition, with the preliminary stage becoming a two-legged tie. The first and second rounds remained a single match, but a new criteria of geographical proximity was created to define which teams would face each other in these rounds. In the round of 32 and in the round of 16, Supercopa de España teams were separated into a new pot, facing the teams from lowest divisions in both rounds. Games ending in a draw were decided in extra time and, if still level, by a penalty shoot-out.

In Their Own Story

Rain hammered against the floodlights of the Metropolitano, turning the pitch into a slick, treacherous canvas where every step demanded courage. Inside the tunnel, the roar of forty thousand souls vibrated through the concrete floor—a sound that had haunted Barcelona for decades in this tournament. Lionel Messi adjusted his armband, eyes locked on the goal at the other end. This wasn't just another final; it was redemption after years of near-misses and heartbreaks. As the referee's whistle sliced the air, the ball rolled to him and time seemed to suspend itself. The weight of thirty-one previous triumphs lifted, replaced by a singular, electric focus to etch yet another memory into Blaugrana folklore.

Reader's Guide

The following teams qualified for the competition. Reserve teams were not allowed to enter. The first round was played by 112 of the 116 qualified teams, with the exceptions being the four participants of the 2026 Supercopa de España. A total of 56 matches were played between 28 and 30 October 2025. The draw for the first round was held on 6 October 2025. Teams were divided into four pots. The draw for the second round was held on 11 November 2025. Teams were divided in two groups. A total of 28 matches were played between 2 and 4 December 2025. The draw for the round of 32 was held on 9 December 2025 in the RFEF headquarters in Las Rozas. A total of 16 matches were played between 16 December 2025 and 6 January 2026. The draw for the round of 16 was held on 7 January 2026 in the RFEF headquarters in Las Rozas. A total of eight matches were played between 13 and 15 January 2026. The draw for the quarter-finals was held on 19 January 2026 in the RFEF headquarters in Las Rozas. A total of four matches were played between 3 and 5 February 2026. The draw for the semi-finals was held on 6 February 2026 at 13:00 CET, in the RFEF headquarters in Las Rozas. First leg matches were played on 11 and 12 February, and second leg matches were played on 3 and 4 March 2026. Atlético Madrid won 4–3 on aggregate. Real Sociedad won 2–0 on aggregate.

Did You Know?

• The 2025–26 edition was the 124th staging of the Copa del Rey.
• Barcelona were the defending champions but were eliminated by Atlético Madrid in the semi-finals.
• Real Sociedad won their third Copa del Rey title by defeating Atlético Madrid 4–3 on penalties in the final.
• The final was held at La Cartuja in Seville on 18 April 2026.
• A format change introduced on 30 June 2025 made the preliminary stage a two-legged tie.