Together with Barcelona, Madrid is considered one of Spain's 'Big Two', but their record from Copa del Rey is not as good as you might think.
It is probably not too controversial to suggest that Real Madrid and Barcelona are two largest football clubs, based on a number of different statistics, from trophies won to national and global fan base, to annual turnover and general valuation. However, if we used the victories of Copa del Rey as the barometer, one of the Clásico rivals would be moved to third place.
How often has Real Madrid won the Copa del Rey?
Real Madrid Travel to Leganés in the quarterfinals of the 2024/25 Copa del Rey on Wednesday (February 5) looking for their hope to win the competition for the 21st time alive.
In the meantime, Barça is still in this year's tournament, with a last eight-way way to Valencia when they look for a record 32nd triumph in the Spanish cup.
Although the Catalans have won the Copa del Rey 11 times more than their eternal enemies, many would still expect Real Madrid to be second on the list of successes of all time. For a small context, Los Blancos has won 36 times Laliga compared to Barcelona's 27, with Atlético Madrid, the next most successful team, a long way behind just 11.
The surprise team that the Copa del Rey has won more than Real Madrid
Surprisingly, however, that is not the case in the Copa del Rey. Sandwiched between the Clásico duo With 24 wins, Athletic Club, which recently added to their mop last season, when they defeated Mallorca in the final.
However, Athletic had not won the Spanish cup since 1983/84 when they registered their 23rd victory. At that time, the Basques were the most decorated team in the competition, for Barcelona (20 victories) and Madrid (15).
Madrid's Shock Copa del Rey Record
In the past seasons, Real Madrid has regularly won the Champions League, with six triumphs in the last 11 seasons. On the other hand, they have removed the Copa del Rey only four times in 35 years, which very much shows where their most important focus is.
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