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FC Barcelona won once (against Sporting Gijón) and lost twice (against Real Madrid and Zaragoza) in Cup finals at the Vicente Calderón

25 years have passed since FC Barcelona played a final at the Vincente Calderón. It was on April 26th 1986, against Zaragoza, Barça lost the title game by 0-1 (goal from Rubén Sosa). That was the last of the three finals that Barça has played, until now, at Atlético Madrid’s stadium. Barça also lost the first time they played there (0-4 against Real Madrid), while they won in their second attempt (3-1 against Sporting Gijón).

In total, this will be the 13th Cup final at the Vicente Calderón. The last time the Colchonero stadium hosted a championship match was in the 2007/08 season, where Valencia took on Getafe (3-1 to Los Che).

It will by Athletic Club’s third final at the Calderón. The Basques won their first championship match, in 1972/73, against Castellón (2-0). Four years later, Athletic Club lost to Betis in a penalty shootout (0-0 and 8-7 in the shootout).

Vicente Calderón, with a capacity of 54,837, was inaugurated in 1966. (via FCBarcelona.com)

This Tuesday, the Spanish Football Federation announced the date and location of the Cup final between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced that the King’s Cup final between FC Barcelona and Athetic Club will be played on May 25 at the Vicente Calderón in Madrid. Picking the Calderón as the venue for the final was the Club’s latest proposition in the last meeting held by FC Barcelona, Athletic Club, and the Federation.

This will be the seventh Cup final between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao. Of the past six, the Azulgranas have won four and the Basques two. The last time both teams met in the competition was on May 13th, 2009, at Mestalla. (via FCBarcelona.com)

The same complaint Piqué is a member of the RFEF that will decide the venue for the final.

Cool. Only one qualifier and may explain the circus that is mounted to the referees and the venue for the final of the Copa del Rey. A circus sponsored and tamed by Arminio Sánchez. And is that the Cantabrian Victorian Sánchez Arminio, president of the Referees Technical Committee, is the mastermind of one of the loudest pantomimes in recent times. After Velasco Carballo unfairly expelled Piqué, that Pique say that was premeditated centre-back had told to shut up, I was going to drive-and both get fixed after the meeting, all that Arminio came was to denounce the words of 3 of Barça. And so it was: his complaint has prospered in the Referee Committee and will have to wait to see what punishment can bring. But the most curious thing is that Sanchez Arminio, as a member of the board of the RFEF, will be one more vote in the choice of venue for the final of the Copa del Rey. Nonsense that can end, if no final agreement voting in the draw for the seat. (via SPORT)

La Cartuja and Mestalla are stadiums more options they have.
Mestalla like the board of the RFEF.
If Mestalla acts Coldplay, La Cartuja is doing the same Bruce Springsteen.
Barça was in favor of Vicente Calderón.

The venue for the final of the Copa del Rey 2011-12, after two fruitless meetings will be decided on Tuesday at the meeting of the board of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), with the stages of La Cartuja and Mestalla which are presented as more options for hosting it.

The meeting, which starts at 12.00 (11.00 GMT) at the headquarters of the RFEF in Ciudad del Fútbol Las Rozas will be the first board after the election of Angel Maria Villar for a seventh term as head of the body and the debut of Joshua Urrutia, president of the Athletic Club, in the same. Urrutia, and Barcelona president Sandro Rosell, a member of board in a while, try to push hard the rest (about sixty members) to "get the upper hand" based on their respective favorite.

The agreement to a decision does not seem easy. At the last meeting between the finalists Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao, with federation members, after Serles confirmed the "no" to give Real Madrid the Bernabeu on grounds of remodeling, the clubs were very distant: the Barcelona Madrid was in favor of Vicente Calderón, 25 May, the Bilbao chose La Cartuja, on May 20.

The real possibility that the final of the Copa del Rey be played on May 20 and 25 (option contained in the assembly of the RFEF in the event that Barcelona does not go to the final of European Champions League , May 19), seems to rule out the Calderón. The Vicente Calderón (51,000 localities, after discounting the nearly 5,000 for security, organization, media, etc., leads to a Cup final) could not host the final on May 20, since that day is occupied by a concert by British band Coldplay. It is highly unlikely that a venue to be decided on 25 May and for the possibility of May 20. And also within federal feeling is fighting on Tuesday to enforce the latter date, if Barcelona is the European finalist, in order to give greater international break to attend the Euro 'Poland / Ukraine 2012 '.

The choice of La Cartuja (preferably managed by the Board of Andalusia, Seville City Council and County Council), desired by the Athletic grounds of capacity (about 64,000 locations), has claimed in recent days a major role. The stadium in Seville for weeks did not seem to have the maximum options for that host the final of its greater distance (860 km by road from Bilbao, 1,015 km from Barcelona) and a lawn maintenance considered more proper football stadium. Now it looks like great option.

The reasons for this are simple: more capacity than its direct competitors, well connected by air, rail, neutral ground, and also binds your lawn will be renewed after the concert at La Cartuja offer the American artist Bruce Springsteen, 13 May. The change of grass is determined because La Cartuja will host the June 3 Spain-China friendly (the mourning of friends Vicente del Bosque,José Antonio Camacho, coaches of both combined), the last of the Spanish team preparation before traveling to Euro 2012. From the organizational point of view would therefore be 'ideal' that La Cartuja was the headquarters of the Copa del Rey.

Mestalla Stadium (53,000 seats), the favorite week ago to host the final, something seems to have fallen out of favor for either team. And this rather curious for a reason, or at least striking. At the last meeting to decide the venue, both clubs pretty much ruled out arguing what came to be known as "negative proximity": Barcelona lost their last final at the Mestalla in Copa del Rey (2011, against Real Madrid), the Athletic fell there also 2009, before the Catalans own. But Mestalla is not entirely ruled out and even enjoys the favor of a number of members of the federation board and has great shooting in this type of games (two of the last three finals), good infrastructure and access roads to the city. And Valencia offered it known immediately after the "no" at the Bernabéu.

In any case, this Tuesday will clear the mystery about what eventually will host the match between the two clubs with the most titles in the competition. It will end the "soap opera" and now, finally, will discuss the final stage. What date is another matter. (via MD)

The agreement to establish the date and venue for the final Copa del Rey still in the air. Barça bid for Calderón and Athletic for Cartuja.

FC Barcelona, Athletic and RFEF still not reach an agreement to determine the location and timing of the final of the Copa del Rey. With the Bernabéu ruled out, the options passed by the Calderón and La Cartuja.

While the club azulgrana submitted its request to play in Madrid on May 25, Athletic preferred bet Sevilla on May 20.

At the end of the meeting Freixa ratified it: "The date must necessarily be the 25, the ideal scenario is the Calderón. Although the Athletic wants to celebrate the day 20 and in the monastery."

Given this scenario, the RFEF has announced that next Tuesday will decide on the outcome of the 'saga' of the Copa. (via SPORT)

Ruled the Bernabéu the Calderón, Mestalla and La Cartuja are the options.

If not recur one of those surprises that occasionally gives the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), today we know definitely host the final of the Copa del Rey and possibly also the final date. Is scheduled from 11.30 am. be held at 'Ciudad del Fútbol' in Las Rozas a meeting between representatives of the federal body of FC Barcelona and Athletic Club.

Ruled the Santiago Bernabéu by Real Madrid's steadfast refusal to yield, claiming in his stage works, the three options on the table have their supporters and detractors. This is the Calderón Mestalla and La Cartuja.

FC Barcelona, which will be represented by Toni Freixa and CEO, Antoni Rossich, will come with two points in the negotiations: one, that is the highest capacity for more fans can attend, and two, that could establish a fixed date, which logically should be that of 25. As for gauging. The monastery has about 60,000 locations, the Calderón and Mestalla about 55,000, about 52,000.

Athletic, who will come led by its president, Joshua Urrutia, who accompanied Jon Berasategi, general manager, agreed with the club as far as the issue date is concerned, but welcomed the stadium of La Cartuja despite being the largest capacity, by the fact that it has a running track and that the game remains to ambient pressure.

As for the Federation, represented today by Jorge Pérezgeneral secretary, Antonio Suárez, president of the commission and final competitions of the RFEF, and Miguel Ángel López, coordinator of the RFEF parties, opted for Mestalla. The reason is that the national federation wants to speed up the options to contest the final on 20 if Barça and Madrid do not reach the Champions League final and thus provide more days of preparation for the selection of Vicente del Bosque. Furthermore, there are clear that Calderón is in perfect condition 25 to be held there the Coldplay concert 19. In La Cartuja acts Bruce Springsteen 13. (via MD)

Vicente Del Bosque, Spanish coach, brought the good of Spanish football at club level that the Spanish team, to ensure that it is "looking forward to Real Madrid and Barcelona reach the Champions League final," although disruptive to the concentration prior to Euro .

The chances of repeating Barcelona in the Champions League title, cause the date of the Copa del Rey final point to May 25, five days after the Spanish that focus on La Ciudad del Fútbol. Del Bosque is facing a problem and prepare a list of extra players to strengthen the many absences of players from FC Barcelona set over Athletic Club de Bilbao.

"If it comes to Barcelona in the Champions League final can not play five days before the Copa final I have not participated in that case but has long been talked about the possibility of playing on 20, but depends on the draw Champions League semi-finals and can not wait. A final of Copa process takes places, stage and cities. it's a mess, "admitted Del Bosque.

"What I'm looking forward to is that Real Madrid and Barcelona reach the Champions League final. Seek from our first day in the best position to reach the Euro and never hear me complain about inadequate concentration," he added.

The Spanish coach sees no evil in the clubs and resigns himself to the lack of dates in the calendar. "We all care for the selection, the clubs have their competitions."

"I would prefer to have more time but everything is very tight. There are clubs that can play Champions League final and the timing is impossible. No one is against the selection. We must be in that job boom stage. Dutifully not be aid selection but collaborate on aid. And the clubs try to do, "he said. (via MD)

The venue, date and time of the final of the Copa del Rey between Barça and Athletic Bilbao could be known on Friday March 2.

Representatives of the club azulgrana, the red and white and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have finalized a meeting for 11.30 am on which is expected to take a final decision, according to Catalunya Ràdio.

The first option Barça and Athletic has always been the Santiago Bernabéu, a position held until Real Madrid denied publicly. The Vicente Calderón on May 25, is the possibility that takes shape as an alternative. (via MD)

President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has recognized that Real Madrid will not give their stadium.

President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Ángel María Villar, who just a week ago was reelected for a seventh term as head of the agency, acknowledged that the final of the Copa del Rey "not played" in the Bernabeu and has not yet home. "The Bernabéu is discarded, Real Madrid has shown us, reported that there may be. We have not decided yet headquarters. They will meet again at both clubs finalists (Athletic and Barcelona), and we had a first meeting but there was no agreement, "Villar said today in Radio Nacional de España (RNE).

Villar also had no hesitation in ruling that while he is president of the RFEF final of the Copa del Rey in Spain "never" be played outside the Spanish borders. "It's the prettiest game of the year and, while I am president of the RFEF, I will put all my strength for the final of a tournament which is the largest, oldest and most traditional, such as the Copa del Rey, not is played out in Spain, "he said.

The refusal of the club madridista, from various points, such as Paris, have offered to host the finals stage copera. "It's our party, the fans. Money is important, but it is more experience the festival of Spanish football and should be held in Spain, with the followers of the competing teams, "the president of the RFEF, which again affect the dates scheduled for the dispute are 25 or 20 May.

Villar also noted that "can not" decide already at the beginning of a season the venue for the final cup-bearer. In recent days, several media noted an alleged meeting Villar with the president barcelonista, Sandro Rosell, the capital of Spain. Something the RFEF president has not wished neither confirm nor deny. "I will not say or I'll deny (the meeting). I've seen news out of place. RFEF President meets with the presidents of the clubs (First , Second or category that is) several times a year and in many places, the news that have come I seem to have come from what is normal in, "he notes.

"The topics discussed at a meeting there remain among us, and we must not say them publicly. Normal people do not think ill of others. I think an awful lot going beyond the information you do not know the content of what spoken "añadió.Villar also was in favor of" not to go to the courts "to resolve the conflicts that live or may live Spanish football:" I think football has its own agencies to not go to court. dialogue, dialogue, dialogue, and give each side something. " (via MD)

The Basque issued a statement in which he confirmed his willingness to contest the final cup-bearer at the stadium of Real Madrid and regretted that recent speculations do not favor either the clubs or hobbies.

The Athletic Club de Bilbao on Friday issued a statement on their website that wanted to make a series of "clarifications" regarding the possible date and venue for the final of the Copa del Rey, and to step out of the latest speculation.

The first clarification was referred to the site requested by the Basque side. "The venue requested by our bank to dispute the final, remains the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, as was stated in the first and only meeting held to date," said club.

The second point was a warning to the Federation, recalling that "the Athletic Club is still waiting for them to inform him officially the date and time of the second meeting."

Thirdly the Athletic made ​​it clear that "wishes to state that does not have any communication that your proposal has been rejected."

And finally, the locals wanted to call for caution and slow down the many speculations that have emerged in recent weeks: "The Athletic Club believes that any speculation about the date and place of the Cup final does not benefit the interests of the Federation, contending club, or indeed those of his hobbies. " (via SPORT)

Uncertainty about the date and scene of the final of the Copa del Rey could be resolved, although the RFEF have not been confirmed.

Friday 25 May at the Vicente Calderón stadium in Madrid. As announced by the Televisió de Catalunya program 'Efectivament', FC Barcelona and Athletic Club have agreed to the final of the Copa del Rey will be played in Spain's capital, despite the refusal of Real Madrid give the Santiago Bernabéu stadium for the celebration of this clash, saying the start of a refurbishment.

Again according to this information, from the Spanish Federation was still backing the Mestalla option to host this match, given that the stadium of Atlético Madrid will host a concert of Coldplay for those dates. However, the reason that could motivate the agreement between Barca and Athletic is equidistant from the headquarters to Barcelona and Bilbao, regardless of the commitment that the lawn has not acknowledged the implications Calderón concert outlined before.

States Sources consulted by SPORT not confirm the scope of this information and were referred to the meeting that the federal agency and representatives of the two finalists clubs should keep in Madrid next week.

If confirmed this information, it would be the twelfth Cup final to be hosted by the campus on the banks of the Manzanares. The first was in 1973, precisely to victory of Athletic over Castellón 2-0. The Bilbao club played its second and final end in that scenario in 1977, which was the first Copa del Rey Juan Carlos I, losing to the Iriondo Betis in penalty shoot-outs.

The Barça has played three cup finals in the Calderón to date, with victory in the 1981 edition against Sporting (3-1) and losses in the editions of 1974 (against Real Madrid, 4-0) and 1986 (against Zaragoza, 1-0). (via SPORT)

With the issue of venue for the final of Copa unresolved in full swing and the criticism received from Cataluña arbitrations, Villar and Rosell decided to hold a secret meeting to find solutions. AS revealed the summit held in the hotel where you stay in Madrid Laporta. when not traveling with the team.

Sandro Rosell and Ángel María Villar on Tuesday held a secret meeting of two hours at Hotel NH Alcala in Spain's capital. In a surprising meeting, both presidents addressed the issue of venue Cup final Barca to be measured with Athletic in May though, has learned AS, Rosell jumped at the chance to show discomfort between Barça by recent arbitration received by the club azulgrana.

At 16:45 hours Villar came to NH Alcalá (Alcalá located in the street, 66) and went to the cafe. Calling for a tea, demanded a table with some privacy. Within minutes, showed up Sandro Rosell, who arrived on the scene in a taxi. He was alone and the vehicle fell back. Indeed, it was Barcelona president who suggested holding the meeting in this hotel, since it is where you stay for years, when not traveling with the expedition's official Barcelona. In fact, always occupies the same room on the fourth floor.

Both presidents were greeted in a very cordial. And in the presence of more customers (there were five people at that time in the cafeteria), decided to change table to draw the attention of those present, while Rosell asked for a coffee.

Definitely, they retired to the area that the hotel is reserved to make breakfast in the morning to their customers. There they found the privacy they wanted.

At 18:30 hours, Villar gave Rosell and closed the meeting, once one of the waiters told them how he CSKA- Real Madrid was playing at that moment (when they left the hotel were 0-1, Cristiano Ronaldo's goal). The Spanish Federation president left the place in his official car, while Rosell went to his room.

At night, the president of Barcelona continued their agenda and dined with the American entrepreneur Bill Gates.

At the summit last Tuesday, Rosell and Villar also had time to discuss the arbitration. In the last ten days, the Press of Barcelona has been a strong pressure from the media to understand that the team azulgrana has been hurt by the arbitrators. Hence, the Barcelona president has taken the opportunity to convey to the discomfort Villar.

The main theme of the meeting between Villar and Rosell hosted the Cup final azulgrana president reemphasized that Barcelona would like to be played in the Bernabéu but Villar reminded the version shown by Madrid, according to the which at that time the white arena is under construction. Hence, as a second option, the maximum Barca president expressed his priority Mestalla. (via AS)

Espanyol Offers Cornellá-El Prat for the final of the Copa del Rey and its president Ramón Condal ​​denies.

Giro de tuerca about yet another chapter in the choice of venue for the final of Copa del Rey. As reported by the program Tot Gira de Catalunya Ràdio, Espanyol offered Cornellá-El Prat Stadium to host the final of the Copa del Rey between Barça and Athletic. Given the comings and goings of the stadium, the Vicente Calderón, Mestalla, the comb or the Camp Nou, Espanyol could seize the moment to host a Cup final would bring to the coffers of the club about 3 million, in addition to encouraging economically businesses that surround the stadium perico especially hotel and shopping center Splau. However, Ramón Condal ​​Espanyol president, passed through the microphones of their own Catalunya Ràdio to deny this information, claiming that "it is impossible for Cornellá-El Prat host the final as a matter of capacity."

Sport contacted the RFEF and sources confirmed that the Federation did offer Espanyol stadium. Remember that the capacity of Cornellá-El Prat is 40500 viewers, down from Mestalla, the most truthful. But as Barcelona has confirmed it is impossible to be played in Cornellá-El Prat. (via SPORT)

Real Madrid coach said he was very "polite" with Teixeira in the parking Vitienes Camp Nou.



José Mourinho, coach of Real Madrid, said at a news conference that the photo hoping the referee in the car park is real, and spoke with him to his departure: "In the car park at the Camp Nou was very educated in terms of what happened before. "On the controversy over the Cup final, the Portuguese did not get wet, "not my problem. Last year it was. I have nothing to do with this."

The Luso was much more cautious than usual, especially when asked about the possible passage in the Camp Nou and league position: "I would win the championship tomorrow. And I think it is not possible as champion at Camp Nou. To me it is nonsense to say that we get 15 points for a team like Barcelona. If we win La Liga with one point ahead will be fantastic. We are in a good position in the league, but there are many games and each game is difficult. and I think that Barcelona is a team that can string together a winning streak of ten games and if we lose, we're in trouble. have to play every game like the last. " (via SPORT)

The former Real Madrid president Ramón Calderón has described Florentino as a "radical".

Ramón Calderón, Real Madrid's ex president, went through the microphones of COM Ràdio to talk about current white club, especially the controversy over the venue for the final of the Copa del Rey: "You can not be hypocritical, not can not dispute that the final at the Bernabéu for some works. that does not leave a Madrid stadium for the final team is small. "

Calderón had harsh words for Florentino Pérez, "Do not let him play the final at the Bernabéu for the final is a snub to the Real Household and the Rey. Florentino Pérez is the one who does not want to be played in Chamartín, Mourinho has nothing to do . only enters the head of a radical. course, Mourinho must change their reactions to coach Real Madrid. " (via SPORT)

"The statements of the spokesman of Barcelona are out of place because it tries to Madrid in the center of the problem," says the Spanish-argent.

Jorge Valdano, former general manager of Real Madrid sports has lashed out against Barça spokesman, Toni Freixa, for expressing the wish of team azulgrana to contest the Cup final against Athletic at the Santiago Bernabéu. "I found unfriendly statements by the spokesman of Barcelona. They are out of place because it tries to Madrid in the center of the problem, and Real Madrid is not even on the periphery of the problem ", said the program 'El Larguero', of the Cadena SER.

The Spanish-Argentine applauds the refusal of merengue club of not paying their stadium for the final cup-bearer. "Not only Madrid has said that if the fans do not already said no. And that it is reason enough for the club to consider that this problem is not theirs. The problem is the Athletic and Barcelona, and in any event of the Federation, which is what has to define the situation. E l Madrid, by now, does not paint anything." (via MD)

The venue for the final of the Copa del Rey will not be known before 29 February.
The RFEF has rejected the option of playing the final at the Stade de France in Paris.

Director of Institutional Relations of Real Madrid, Emilio Butragueño said his club has a clear stance not to give the Santiago Bernabéu stadium for the final of the Copa del Rey between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao. "Real Madrid is very clear," said Butragueño in response to the question about the position of his club for the final cup-bearer, in which the two finalists were in favor of the Santiago Bernabéu as the ideal, and Real Madrid claims can not accept it because it will undertake such works.

Butragueño represented by white set Thursday in the Assembly of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) who re-elected as president Ángel María Villar, in which Barcelona was represented by its board spokesman, Toni Freixa. "Nobody asked me anything" in the Cup final during the assembly, said Butragueño.

Sources indicated that RFEF probably will not happen in the final stage until after the friendly match between Spain and Venezuela, to be played Feb. 29 at the stadium in La Rosaleda of Málaga. The RFEF, which already has certain Real Madrid's refusal to give the Bernabéu for the match, 24 hours ago received the official offer stadium of France in Paris to host the match between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, that option is ruled out, federal sources confirmed. (via MD)

The secretary and spokesman for the Board of Directors has said that considering previous finals and the desire to play in the biggest stadium possible, Real Madrid’s ground would be the best option for this year’s Copa del Rey final. The Santiago Bernabéu, reckons Freixa, “is also the best choice for the Federation”. If the Spanish Football Federation decides against the proposal made by the two finalists, Freixa has said that the Camp Nou should not be offered as an alternative “because the ground should be neutral” .

Toni Freixa has made it clear where the club believes the forthcoming Copa del Rey final should be played after both FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao met the Spanish Federation on Monday. The two finalists would like to see the game played at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, he revealed today that the club has not heard any further news on the matter, although wherever the game is eventually played "we intend to fully go along with whatever the Spanish Football Federation considers best". However, the spokesman insisted that FCB will still be pushing the Federation to "look into all possibilities. We shall be defending the idea that the venue should be that one for the good of football".

FC Barcelona "is currently waiting an official response in order to look at other options if this one is not to be ... Our main criterion is the capacity. We have a lot of very dedicated supporters. If it turns out that the Bernabéu isn't possible, although we have every hope that it is, we shall look at other options." But Freixa insisted that the Camp Nou should not be offered as an alternative "because the ground should be neutral."

Freixa also said that the Club "is taking its request very seriously, always for the good of the members ... This is the most important game that the Federation organises ... Our sport has to take on such ambitious challenges. It would be an example of civility and sportsmanship for a Basque team and a Catalan team to play each other in the capital of Spain."

But he added that Real Madrid "has every right not to want to host this final ... But if we look at tradition, a lot of finals have been played at the Bernabéu ... The objective reason is the stadium's capacity. But it is also the best option for the Federation. However, we obviously also need the authorisation of the owners of the stadium."

Freixa reiterated that Barça is still waiting to hear the Federation's verdict. "We understand that Spanish football, the FC Barcelona members and those of Athletic Club Bilbao deserve a lot more respect than the information that is filtering through into public knowledge but that is not official. There are ways of doing things, and all we want to do to is defend the interests of our members". He ended by saying that "FC Barcelona would be proud to be able to host a Copa del Rey final". (via FCBarcelona.cat)

The secretary general of the RFEF, Jorge Perez, has ruled the Bernabeu.
The Calderon has set for the same day a concert by the band Coldplay.

It seems that the soap opera on the venue for the final of Copa del Rey comes to an end. After the Spanish Football Federation has confirmed that it will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu, Mestalla is the most viable option right now.

In an interview with Catalan radio station ONAfm, the general secretary of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Jorge Perez has ruled Stadium Real Madrid , as expected. Although the two finalist clubs, Barça and Athletic , formally called the Santiago Bernabeu stadium to host the final, Real Madrid made ​​clear their position during the match against Levante chanting 'Cup final not played here'

After discarding the white stadium, the Federation already looks for other alternatives as Vicente Calderón, Mestalla or La Cartuja's stadium, although the stadium of Valencia is the one that has more numbers.

For its capacity and its location, Calderon was one of the options that are shuffled, but has been dismissed after confirmation that the day May 20 the Vicente Calderon has set for the same day a concert by British band Coldplay.

Not even being played on 25 May (in the event that the club reached the final of the Champions League) the Calderon enter into the plans as the state concerned would be the pitch after the concert and if there time to replace the lawn.

La Cartuja in Seville, with capacity for 60,000 spectators, was one of the options that were probed with strength in recent days as an alternative, but the location could not quite convince the two parties.

It is this context seems to Mestalla , with 55,000 locations in capacity, is the most viable option and will host the Cup final between Athletic and Barça , as was the case in 2009 . (via MD)

The cup final is not played at the Bernabeu. This has been assured Jorge Perez, secretary general of the RFEF.

It seems that the soap opera butler by the host the final of the Copa del Rey is coming to an end. As reported by Ona FM, the Santiago Bernabeu stadium is not that welcome, as announced by the secretary general of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Jorge Perez Arias. The secretary ruled out any possibility of dispute in the feud after speaking with Florentino Madrid on Monday. Jorge Perez also made ​​it clear that La Cartuja and the Vicente Calderon are almost certainly ruled out, so the most viable option is now Mestalla, but to be on 25 stadium could look into mattress. (via SPORT)