Real Madrid win Copa del Rey for first time since 2014 – Kroos completes title roster

Rodrygo match winner

Spanish record champions Real Madrid have won the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2014. In the Olympic Stadium in Seville, the Madrilenians won 2-1 (1-0) against league rivals CA Osasuna after a brace from Rodrygo (2nd and 70th minute). Lucas Torró equalized for Osasuna to make it 1-1 in the meantime (58th). Toni Kroos, who has been playing for Real since summer 2014, celebrated his first Copa del Rey title – it was the club’s 20th triumph. FC Barcelona remains the record champion with 31 cup titles.

“I missed the Copa! It’s a personally important title because I wanted to win everything with Real Madrid. And I did that,” said Kroos afterwards (quoted via “real total“): “It wasn’t our best game, but it’s normal because you’re facing an opponent who gives his life. After the equalizer we improved a bit and the finals, as they say, are there to be won – not always to shine.”

1. Triumph in the Copa del Rey
Kroos’ collection of titles at a glanceThis way!
Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team, which is 13 points behind leaders Barcelona in the league, got off to a perfect start: After two minutes, the strong Vinicius Junior served Rodrygo, who was lurking near the goal, whose deflected shot landed in the net to make it 1-0.

Osasuna, in tenth place in the league, kept up well with the “Royal” despite falling behind early on – and rewarded themselves after the break. Torró, who used to be under contract with Eintracht Frankfurt, hit the left corner with a remarkable low shot and sent the fans traveling with him into a frenzy.

Rodrygo, who again benefited from a fine individual performance by Vinicius Junior, caused disillusionment in the outsider’s camp. After his solo down the left side, Kroos was the first to finish, whose blocked attempt landed in front of Rodrygo’s feet. The conclusion to 2:1 – a matter of form.

The celebrations shouldn’t last too long for Kroos and Co. – the “royal” are already challenged at home in the semi-final first leg of the Champions League against Manchester City on Tuesday (9 p.m. / Amazon Prime). “It’s the toughest opponent you can get right now. But we are Real Madrid and we will try to win – as always,” said Kroos confidently.

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