Both teams meet at San Mamés for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals after Osasuna took a 1-0 lead in the opening encounter under the lights of El Sadar.
Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna are vying to become the first finalist of this edition on Tuesday, with the action unfolding in the New San Mamés — the cathedral of Basque football. The first leg left Osasuna ahead on the scoreboard, a narrow 1-0 victory that gave them momentum heading into the return fixture.
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In the build-up to the match, both sides logged near-full squads for the decisive clash. Osasuna, however, listed Chimy Ávila as a notable doubt, while Unai García, Abde Ez and Lucas Torró were managing minor niggles. Jagoba Arrasate is keen to have all his regulars available for the crucial throwdown.
Athletic Bilbao must overturn the deficit
The fixture stands as a real litmus test for both clubs. Although Osasuna holds the advantage from the first leg, Athletic Bilbao, coached by Ernesto Valverde, carries the responsibility of turning the tie around. The goal is simple: win the match and force extra time or secure a late goal to lift the tie. The winner will advance to the final, where they will meet either FC Barcelona or Real Madrid, who are contesting the other semi-final.
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RTVE will broadcast the semi-finals openly
Following the season’s rights agreement, RTVE will showcase a selection of Copa del Rey matches in open view. Specifically, two matches per round, plus both semi-final legs and the final, will be available on the public channel to ensure broad access to the competition.
Revenue growth for the Cup
The Copa del Rey is projected to generate significant revenue from national and international rights, with the Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) announcing a substantial uplift. The figure has grown from around 15 million euros in earlier periods to a multi-year average that could surpass 40 million euros as deals expand across markets.
The Copa del Rey also on Movistar+
In another development, Movistar+ will share part of the Cup catalog with RTVE through the 2024-2025 season. Movistar Plus+ holds rights to a large portion of the matches, including exclusive access to about 45 games per season, with the semi-finals and final remaining under their umbrella, albeit with RTVE sharing the closing rounds. This arrangement ensures fans can watch many Cup clashes across platforms.
Source: Goal