Copa del Rey
La Copa del Rey es la principal competición eliminatoria anual de fútbol masculino en España, organizada por la Real Federación Española de Fútbol.
The Copa del Rey is Spain's main annual knockout football cup competition, organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation since 1903.
What it is
The Copa del Rey is the oldest national football competition in Spain, first played in 1903. It is a knockout tournament open to clubs from multiple tiers of Spanish football, and the winner qualifies for the UEFA Europa League if not already qualified through league position.
History and names
Over its history, the competition has been known by different official names depending on the political period, including Copa del Generalísimo and Copa Presidente de la República. The current name, Copa del Rey, translates to 'King's Cup.'
Records and champions
FC Barcelona holds the record for most titles with 32 championships, including the 2025 edition. Other clubs with multiple wins include Athletic Club, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, and Real Zaragoza.
In short
- Founded in 1903, it is Spain's oldest football competition.
- Organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
- FC Barcelona has the most titles (32) and is the current champion (2025).
- Winner earns a UEFA Europa League spot if not already qualified.
Quick questions
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_del_ReySupports: Founding year, organiser, format, qualification, current champions, and all-time title records.
- Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_del_ReySupports: 1903 first edition and historical background of the competition.
- ESPN Deportes — https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/espana/nota/_/id/15103716/el-historial-de-campeones-de-la-copa-del-reySupports: Updated champions list and title totals, including FC Barcelona's 32nd title.