Osasuna manages to qualify for the Copa del Rey final for the second time in its history
The rojillos sign a double prize, since they will also play the Spanish Super Cup
There are days and days, and yesterday was a big day for Osasuna, which will play its second Copa del Rey final in its more than one hundred years of history. Eighteen seasons have passed since the Navarrese did not celebrate a pass to the last round of the KO tournament. It was in 2005 and after having eliminated an entire Atlético de Madrid in the semifinals, the rojillos faced Real Betis at the Vicente Calderón. On that occasion tails came up. That June 11 still lingers in the memory of Osasunism, since John Aloisi’s goal that forced extra time was annulled by Dani, a Verdiblanco youth squad.
Javier Aguirre was then the coach of the Pamplona team and Jagoba Arrasate now takes over from the legendary Mexican coach. A few days ago, when Osauna and Mallorca faced each other, the man from Berriatua asked the Aztec for some trick to get to the final. He seems like he knew the answer well.
double prize
Yes, Osasuna not only won the ticket to the grand final in San Mamés, which will be held on May 6 in La Cartuja. The victory against Athletic also means obtaining a direct ticket to the next Spanish Super Cup, where the rojillos will have the opportunity to face the ‘greats’ for another title next year. A good reward for the Navarrese club, which will see its budget increased for next season.