Atlético and Real Sociedad face off this Saturday from 21:00 in the Copa del Rey final at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Simeone’s team wants to lift a new cup title 13 years after winning their tenth Cup at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid. Matarazzo’s team, on the other hand, seeks to win their fourth trophy in this competition. The last Cup won was in 2021 in a Basque derby against Athletic, in an unusual final that was postponed in 2020 due to covid and played without an audience.
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Great football atmosphere in Seville
The atmosphere in Seville for the Copa final between Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad has been spectacular and, at times, overwhelming. The city has experienced a true football invasion, with a massive influx of fans filling every corner of the historic center. From early in the day, iconic streets, squares, and bars have been bustling with people, where the red-and-white and txuri-urdin colors mixed in an atmosphere of coexistence and passion for football. The constant buzz, chants, and flags have turned Seville into the epicenter of national football.
The intense heat has been another protagonist of the day, forcing fans to seek shade in arcades and terraces, though without diminishing enthusiasm. Despite the high temperatures, the festive atmosphere has not waned at any time, with thousands of supporters enjoying the pre-match as if it were a true popular festival. In this context, the Real Sociedad fanzone has been one of the busiest spots, clearly becoming too small for the avalanche of fans. The large number of people gathered forced the closure of access to avoid risks, leaving many supporters at the doors. This situation reflects the magnitude of the event and the enormous excitement generated by this final, which has turned Seville into a city fully devoted to football throughout the day.
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Simeone’s team wants to lift a new cup title 13 years after winning their tenth Cup at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid. Matarazzo’s team, on the other hand, seeks to win their fourth trophy in this competition. The last Cup won was in 2021 in a Basque derby against Athletic, in an unusual final that was postponed in 2020 due to covid and played without an audience.
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