Here are the latest widely reported facts about the 2012–13 Copa del Rey:
What it is
- The 2012–13 Copa del Rey was the 111th edition of Spain’s annual knockout football cup competition. Atlético Madrid won the trophy, defeating Real Madrid 2-1 after extra time in the final at the Santiago Bernabéu on May 17, 2013.[2][3][4]
Key outcomes
- Champions: Atlético Madrid. Runner-up: Real Madrid. Final decided after extra time with a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Atlético Madrid.[3]
- Final venue and date: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, on May 17, 2013 (local time).[2][3]
- Notable top scorer in the tournament: Diego Costa, who scored 8 goals across the competition.[2]
Context and structure
- The competition involved a large number of teams (83 in 2012–13) and ran from late August 2012 through the final in May 2013, featuring multiple rounds including two-legged ties in the early rounds and single-match formats in later rounds.[3]
- The final was attended by roughly 85,000 spectators and officiated by referee Carlos Clos Gómez.[2]
How this fits in history
- Atlético Madrid secured its tenth Copa del Rey title with the 2012–13 victory, marking a significant milestone for the club in domestic cup competitions.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull specific match-by-match results, the full bracket, or season statistics (top scorers, assists, appearances) and present them in a concise outline or a chart. I can also provide a brief comparison with the previous season (2011–12) and the following season (2013–14) for context. Please tell me which format you prefer.
Citations:
- Atlético Madrid champion and final details.[3]
- Final venue, date, and attendance details.[2]
- Tournament structure and top scorer Diego Costa.[3][2]