2009 Copa del Rey Final vs Athletic Club
Més que un club
FC Barcelona, commonly known as FC Barcelona and colloquially as Barça, is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, that competes in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- Copa del Rey Final
- Date
- May 13, 2009
- Venue
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid
- Opponent
- Athletic Club
- Result
- 4-1 (AET)
- Key moment
- Messi's Header in Extra Time
Lore & Background
Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, Catalan, German, and English footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto Més que un club. Unlike many other football clubs, the supporters own and operate Barcelona. It is the third-most valuable football club in the world, worth $5.6 billion, and the world's fourth richest football club in terms of revenue, with an annual turnover of €800.1 million. The official Barcelona anthem is the 'Cant del Barça', written by and Josep Maria Espinàs. Barcelona traditionally play in dark shades of blue and garnet stripes, hence nicknamed Blaugrana.
Reader's Guide
Barcelona are one of the world's most decorated clubs. Domestically, Barcelona has won a record 82 trophies: 29 La Liga, 32 Copa del Rey, 2 Copa de la Liga, 16 Supercopa de España and 3 Copa Eva Duarte titles, as well as being the record holder for the latter four competitions. In international club football, Barça has won 22 European and worldwide titles: five UEFA Champions League titles, a record four UEFA Cup Winners' Cups, a record three Inter-Cities Fairs Cups, five UEFA Super Cups, a joint record two Latin Cups and three FIFA Club World Cups. Barcelona was ranked first in the International Federation of Football History & Statistics Club World Ranking for 1997, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015, and occupies the ninth position on the UEFA club rankings. The club has a long-standing rivalry with Real Madrid, and matches between the two teams are referred to as El Clásico.
Did You Know?
- Barcelona is one of three founding members of the Primera División that have never been relegated from the top division since its inception in 1929, along with Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid.
- By winning their fifth Champions League trophy in 2015 under Luis Enrique, Barcelona became the first European football club in history to achieve the continental treble twice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who played in the 2009 Copa del Rey Final?
FC Barcelona faced Athletic Club on May 13, 2009, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. This match served as the decisive contest for that season's domestic cup title.
What was the final score and how did it end?
Barcelona defeated Athletic Club with a convincing 4-1 victory after extra time. The game concluded with Lionel Messi scoring a memorable header during the additional period to seal the win.
Who was the manager leading Barcelona during this final?
Pep Guardiola guided his team to victory, implementing an attacking style that overwhelmed a stubborn Athletic Club defense. This win was one of the early milestones in his successful tenure at the club.
Where did the 2009 Copa del Rey Final take place?
The match was held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home ground of Real Madrid in Madrid. Playing and winning this final in such a hostile environment added immense prestige to Barcelona's achievement.
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