The finals of the Copa del Rey before spectators, even in 2021

Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad, who have secured themselves to play in the Royal Cup, said in a press release that they wanted to play the final game in the presence of their fans. The Spanish Football Federation has granted the request of the clubs, so that the final (regardless of all possible consequences) will be played in front of spectators, even in 2021.

Although football matches around the world are likely to take place without fans for some time, both Basque clubs have agreed with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that their final meeting may take place in front of fans. “It is now and always the desire of both clubs to play the finals in front of our loyal fans. We would like this the most. The finals of Copa del Rey with the most loyal fans in the stands,” the clubs wrote in a press release before the union approved their request. The final, according to the original calendar, should be played on April 18 in Seville.

Although football matches around the world are likely to take place without fans for some time, both Basque clubs have agreed with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that their final meeting may take place in front of fans. “It is now and always the desire of both clubs to play the finals in front of our loyal fans. We would like this the most. The finals of Cope del Rey with the most loyal fans in the stands,” the clubs wrote in a press release before the union approved their request. The final, according to the original calendar, should be played on April 18 in Seville.

It is not yet known, however, whether this year’s football season in Spain will continue and what the rules will be in the event of a continuation of the season interrupted by the pandemic of the new coronavirus.