Copa del Rey Results 2025-2026 — Scores by Round

The Copa del Rey 2025-2026 has confirmed the established hierarchy in Spanish football, with the 4 most predictable semi-finalists advancing: Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, and Real Betis. These four clubs have combined for 15 Copa del Rey titles in the 21st century alone (Barcelona 8, Real Madrid 3, Athletic 2, Betis 2). The competition has nonetheless produced several surprises in the earlier rounds, notably the elimination of Atletico Madrid by FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals (2-0 on aggregate).

Real Madrid demonstrated their knockout pedigree in the quarter-finals against Villarreal with a 3-1 aggregate victory. A 2-0 first-leg win at the Bernabeu (goals from Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo) followed by a 1-1 draw at La Ceramica was sufficient to progress. In the semi-final first leg, the 2-1 win over Athletic owed much to Jude Bellingham, who struck a decisive effort at the 67th minute, and Kylian Mbappe, who converted from the penalty spot at the 82nd minute. However, Nico Williams' 88th-minute goal keeps the tie alive ahead of the return leg at San Mames.

FC Barcelona are the overwhelming favorites in this edition. In the quarter-finals, the Blaugrana eliminated Atletico Madrid with authority (1-0, 1-0) without ever being troubled. In the semi-final first leg, their 3-0 victory over Real Betis was the most complete team performance of the tournament. Lamine Yamal (17 years old, 23rd minute) opened the scoring with a curling left-footed effort, before Raphinha (51st) and Lewandowski (74th) killed the contest. Betis, who had eliminated Real Sociedad in the quarters (1-0 on aggregate), were completely outclassed at Camp Nou.

Athletic Bilbao, the 2024 holders, remain a threat despite the 1-2 defeat in Madrid. The Basque club have the advantage of playing the second leg at San Mames, a fortress where they are unbeaten in the Copa del Rey for 3 consecutive years (14 wins, 2 draws). Nico Williams (88th minute in the first leg) proved that Athletic can strike at any moment. The form of Inaki Williams (4 Copa goals this season) will be decisive for the second leg on March 26.