About Valencia CF Spanish Cup - Copa del Rey
Valencia CF History in the Spanish Cup - Copa del Rey
Valencia CF are one of the most popular clubs in Spain and have a reputation that certainly follows them around the world when they play abroad. The club have been extremely successful since their formation, domestically though, which has included numerous title successes in the Copa del Rey - Spain’s premier cup tournament. Therefore, with a fanbase as passionate as the club has, the 48,600 capacity Mestalla is truly an incredible experience come matchday.
The La Liga outfit have a number of nicknames that have been created since their formation as a football club, with Los Che and Los Murcielagos having both been commonly used to describe the side. Individuals such as Raúl Albiol, Andrés Palop, Miguel Ángel Angulo, Javier Farinos, David Albelda, Gaizka Mendieta and David Silva have all featured for the club from the academy ranks, whilst recent talent includes the likes of Isco, Jordi Alba, Juan Bernat, José Gayà, Carlos Soler, Ferran Torres and Paco Alcácer.
Valencia CF's Top Achievements In the Spanish Cup - Copa del Rey
Valencia CF have been crowned the Copa del Rey champions on no fewer than eight different occasions, making them one of the most successful sides to have ever appeared in the tournament. The club lifted the trophy in 1940/41, 1948/49, 1953/54, 1966/67, 1978/79, 1998/99, 2007/08 and the 2018/19 editions of the tournament.
Los Che have been no strangers in making the final of the competition over the years, either. The club, which has been managed by men like Rafa Benitez and Nuno Espirito Santo in the past, have amassed a minimum of 17 appearances in the main spectacle, having had to settle for a place as runners up on nine occasions.