About Celta de Vigo Spanish Cup - Copa del Rey
Celta de Vigo History in the Spanish Cup - Copa del Rey
RC Celta de Vigo are one of the most widely-known sides to have emanated from Spain over the years because of their ability on the football pitch and their performances have been exceptional in some editions of the Copa del Rey. As the club have performed well in the division, it is hardly a surprise that their 29,000 capacity Balaídos stadium becomes extremely full when matches are played, as there is an enthusiasm that is generated around the venue for their fixtures in the tournament.
The Galician club, who have the nicknames of Célticos, Celestes and O Celtiña, have had a number of top quality players to appear for them over the years, with individuals such as Maxi Gomez, Denis Suárez, Emre Mor, Stanislav Lobotka, Santiago Cañizares, Benni McCarthy, Pablo Cavallero and so many more to have featured in domestic action.
Celta de Vigo's Top Achievements In the Spanish Cup - Copa del Rey
RC Celta de Vigo have been able to boast a runners up medal on at least three occasions when it comes down to the Copa del Rey, having been beaten in the final of the 1947–48, 1993–94, 2000–01 editions of the tournament.
Considering they have been able to make three finals in their history and are not quite the side they used to be, the club’s appearances in the competition have been rather solid at times, as they continue to pose a challenge. The Galicia-based outfit have managed to reach the Round of 16 stage of the Copa del Rey on numerous occasions.