The 2022-2023 season began with a string of high‑stakes matches and wrapped up in May 2023, delivering plenty of excitement for fans.
Spain’s Copa del Rey stands as one of the nation’s most eagerly awaited football competitions each year. The 2022-2023 edition aims to crown a fresh champion after Real Betis Balompié clinched the 2022 title by defeating Valencia in a swift, decisive final.
Copa del Rey 2022-2023: single‑match knockout format, teams, draws, qualifications, fixtures, calendar, dates and final
This guide outlines everything fans need to know about the Copa del Rey for the 2022-2023 season, noting several changes from the previous edition.
Second qualifying round Copa del Rey 2022-2023: matchups, qualifications, fixtures, times, dates and results
Matches took place on Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 December, a few days after the Qatar 2022 World Cup final. Some players from First and Second divisions could be unavailable due to World Cup duties.
A total of 28 qualifiers brought together 56 teams in pairings: the 55 clubs that won their first round matches joined the First Federation Champion Racing Santander, which received a bye in the opening round.
Real Madrid, Real Betis, Barcelona and Valencia did not participate yet as they were involved in the 2023 Spanish Super Cup and would begin Copa del Rey play in the round of 32.
Copa del Rey 2022-2023: draws, qualifications, fixtures, calendar, dates and final
Previous round: October 19, 2022
First round: November 12-13, 2022
Second round: December 21, 2022
Round of 32: January 4, 2023
Round of 16: January 18, 2023
Quarterfinals: January 25, 2023
Semi-finals: February 8 (first leg) and March 1, 2023 (second leg)
Final: May 6, 2023
The final returned to Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, a venue confirmed by the federation to host all finals from 2020 through 2025. The May 6, 2023 final marked the 121st edition and Seville’s seventh time hosting, following 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Earlier finals were staged in 1999, 2001, and a 1925 match between Barcelona and Arenas de Getxo. This note reflects historical context and acknowledgment from the federation.
Draws were scheduled on these dates:
- First round: October 24, 2022
- Round Two: November 16, 2022
- Round of 32: To be announced
- Round of 16: To be announced
- Quarterfinals: January 20, 2023
- Semifinals: January 28, 2023
Copa del Rey 2022-2023: Single‑match format and participating teams
For the semifinals, five knockout rounds are played in a single‑match format with extra time and penalties if needed. The semifinals remain the only rounds decided by a two‑leg arrangement.
Clubs reaching the 2023 Spanish Super Cup final (Real Madrid, Real Betis, Barcelona and Valencia) began Copa del Rey play in the round of 16.
RFEF
In every draw, the 1st and 2nd RFEF clubs or regional teams are matched against higher‑ranked opponents, with matches hosted at the ground of the lower‑tier side. When two teams from the same tier meet, home advantage is determined by the draw order.
Copa del Rey 1st qualifying round 2022-2023: matchups, qualifications, fixtures, times, dates and results
One hundred ten of the 115 participants compete in 55 league matches, since the First Federation Champion is exempt from the first round, as are teams entering at the round of 32 due to the Super Cup schedule.
The pairings are decided by draw, pairing lower‑tier teams against higher‑tier ones wherever possible, with clubs divided into as many brackets as there are league categories.
Seven brackets were used for the draw, incorporating the 16 teams from the First Division, 20 from the Second Division, 19 from the First Federation, 34 from the Second B (Second Federation), 7 from the Third Division (Third Federation), the 4 semifinalists of the Federation Cup, and the 10 winning teams from the previous qualifying round.
Matches took place at the home grounds of the lower‑tier club, provided they met minimum criteria set by the RFEF; if both clubs came from the same federation, home advantage was decided by the draw. The matches were scheduled for November 12-13, 2022.
The 55 winners plus Racing Santander advanced to the second round of the tournament.
Previous round of the Copa del Rey 2022-2022: dates, times and results
The ten matches were set for the next Wednesday, October 19, featuring twenty teams vying for ten spots for territorial clubs to face First Division opponents.
How to watch the Copa del Rey 2022-2023 on television: Movistar, RTVE, La 1, Teledeporte and rtve.es
The Copa del Rey could be viewed on Spanish television after rights were awarded to RTVE for 2022-2025, enabling open broadcasts of several matches each season.
RTVE offered fifteen open matches per season, including two games from each round, both legs of the semifinals, and the final. Movistar Plus and Orange held rights and provided streaming via apps on iOS, Android, and smart TVs. The arrangement ensured multiple platforms could broadcast matches live, with some games available on demand and simulcast options for select fixtures.
Movistar Plus presented various Fusion packages to combine television with fiber or mobile services, delivering flexible options for viewers. Orange TV provided another route for fans seeking access to Spanish football, including the league, the Second Division, and European competitions. Movistar was accessible on most devices with an internet connection through the official app or website.
Each week’s fixtures could be watched on multiple devices via an electronic key. For further details, readers could consult the official sources cited in this guide.
All clashes were available to watch live globally, with additional options for on‑demand replays and re-broadcasts to fit personal schedules.
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