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The Copa del Rey is Spain's premier national cup, and is one of the world's oldest soccer tournaments with a history dating from its founding in 1903. With a knockout format, it includes teams from La Liga giants to lower-tier clubs, making it an exciting and unpredictable competition.

While La Liga powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid often go deep, the Copa del Rey is known for surprising upsets by smaller teams, and captivating soccer fans.

Barcelona is the most successful club in the competition, having won 32 titles. Athletic Bilbao has the second-most wins with 24, while Real Madrid is third with 20. Barcelona is also the most recent winner, having defeated Real Madrid in last season’s final.

The Copa del Rey's appeal lies in random draws and single-elimination rounds, allowing any team, regardless of league standing, a shot at glory. Top-tier clubs often field weaker squads, leveling the playing field and giving smaller clubs a chance to shine. 

As the competition unfolds, the question remains: will a lower-ranked underdog stun Spanish football, claiming the coveted trophy? The cup's magic ensures every team has a genuine shot at glory when the final rolls around in April 2026 in La Cartuja in Seville, where the championship has been decided the past six seasons.

Who are the favorites for Copa del Rey 2025-2026?

The Copa del Rey promises thrilling competition, with top Spanish clubs vying for the prestigious trophy. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Athletic Bilbao are the leading contenders this season:

1. Real Madrid: Los Blancos reinforced their defence with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Alvaro Carreras, while the Kylian Mbappe–Vinicius Junior partnership promises elite firepower. Still, midfield depth remains a concern, and unless Xabi Alonso finds the right tactical balance early, Real Madrid could trail a sharper and more complete Barcelona side.
2. Barcelona: Barca boasts the most fearsome attack in Spain, having scored 102 La Liga goals last season (24 more than Real Madrid) and they’ve added Marcus Rashford to that firepower. With Lamine Yamal gaining experience and Joan Garcia securing the goalkeeper position, Hansi Flick’s side could ride their offensive dominance to another title.
3. Atletico Madrid: Atletico strengthened in the transfer window, most notably with the signing of Alex Baena, and should be closer to the top this season. However, despite Diego Simeone's improvements, the sheer quality of Barcelona and Real Madrid means Atleti may once again find themselves settling for third.
4. Athletic Bilbao: Bilbao’s biggest off-season win was signing Nico Williams to a 10-year contract, preserving elite wing output at the club for years to come. Williams' decision could be pivotal: Ernesto Valverde’s team scored the fewest of any of the top seven last season, and Athletic haven’t added any new attackers this summer.

These teams bring unique strengths to the tournament, ensuring exciting matches and fierce battles. The Copa del Rey is a cherished competition, and the 2025-2026 season promises unforgettable moments.

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What bets can I place on the Copa del Rey

Cloudbet offers a variety of bets for the Copa del Rey giving bettors the freedom to choose from pre-game and live play. Here are some examples of popular bets placed:

Individual matches: 

1. Full-time result: Predict the full-time result before kick-off -  a win, draw, or loss. 
2. Asian handicap: Predict the result factoring in the goal handicap. 
3. Total goals: Predict whether the total number of goals scored will be over or under the set line.
4. Both teams to score: Wager on both teams getting on the scoresheet with a goal each. 
5. Specials: Take your pick from a wide range of creative bets - first goalscorer, correct score, booking points, corners, and much more.
6. Outright: Bet on who you think will be the competition winner before it begins.

How to bet on the Copa del Rey with Bitcoin

Betting on the Copa del Rey with Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any of the 30+ supported cryptocurrencies at Cloudbet is easy:

1. Deposit crypto: Fund your account wallet with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, or another cryptocurrency. Use our third-party payment provider to buy and fund your wallet using Visa, Mastercard, GooglePay, or ApplePay.
2. Find Copa del Rey matches: Go to the ‘Soccer’ section and select ‘Copa del Rey’ to see upcoming matches. 
3. Place your bets: Choose your bet, enter the amount, and add it to your bet slip. Decide whether you want to bet on individual matches or the result of multiple games, otherwise known as a ‘parlay’ 

With a rich history, the Copa del Rey is known for its magical moments. The tournament sees lower-tier teams upsetting top-flight giants, making it unpredictable. Underdogs defy the odds, Single-elimination matches and random draws means each round is must-watch football.