About Atletico Madrid Spanish Cup - Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid History in the Spanish Cup - Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid are one of the top Spanish sides to be regularly involved with the Copa del Rey competition every season, however there is a case to be argued that they struggle to get the job done when it matters. Nonetheless, Los Rojiblancos are one of the most experienced sides in the tournament every year and with their 68,456 capacity Civitas Metropolitano Stadium generally full with each and every fixture played, there is always an excitement and buzz around the team’s chances of lifting the tournament.
The Red and White club from the Spanish capital have had a plethora of stars feature for them over the years, whilst Diego Simeone has managed to carve out a reputation as a legendary manager during his tenure in the dugout at the club he once played for. Fernando Torres, Alvaro Morata, Saul Niguez and Koke have all played crucial roles, as has Diego Godin at times.
Atletico Madrid's Top Achievements In the Spanish Cup - Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid have won the Copa del Rey title on no fewer than 10 different occasions, making them one of the top five sides in the country regarding the number of victories to have won this particular piece of silverware numerous times. The club lifted the trophy in 1959–60, 1960–61, 1964–65, 1971–72, 1975–76, 1984–85, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1995–96 and the 2012–13 editions of the tournament.
The Madrid giants have managed to amass a minimum of 19 appearances in the main spectacle, having had to settle for a place as runners up on nine occasions, which is why there could be an argument as to why Los Colchoneros may ought to have done better. They were runners up in the 1920–21, 1925–26, 1955–56, 1963–64, 1974–75, 1986–87, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2009–10 tournaments.