The Copa del Rey semi-finals kick off on a Wednesday, opening with the first leg between Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao. It is a Basque derby of notable intensity, staged at the El Sadar Stadium, where both sides will look to seize the moment and push toward a place in the final.
Fans can follow the Osasuna versus Athletic Bilbao clash from the 2022-2023 Copa del Rey semi-finals by checking the updates here.
Osasuna reached the semi-finals after an electrifying quarterfinal victory over Sevilla, a match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. In the league, Osasuna also picked up a crucial win on the last matchday. Against Athletic, the team will aim to translate that momentum into a strong showing, especially after a recent 2-3 league defeat at the hands of Girona.
Injuries in Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao approach the tie with several fitness concerns. Nico Williams and Jon Morcillo are unavailable due to injuries, and others such as Unai Simón, Yeray Álvarez, Iñigo Martínez, Alex Berenguer, and Raúl García also carry injury doubts. For Osasuna, Rubén Peña remains the only casualty, with the rest of the squad available for coach Jagoba Arrasate as he plans to reach the final stage.
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Timing, venue and broadcast details for Osasuna vs. Athletic Bilbao
Television channels and live streaming for the Copa del Rey semi-final
RTVE will broadcast the semi-finals live
Following a reallocation of television rights for the season, RTVE will show a portion of Copa del Rey games in open format. Specifically, the public broadcaster will carry two matches per round, including both the first and second legs of the semi-finals, and the final of the competition, making the spectacle accessible to a broad audience.
Revenue growth in the Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey has seen a notable financial uptick, with the Royal Spanish Football Federation reporting significant gains from national and international rights sales. The latest figures indicate a rise in revenue well above earlier years, driven by expanded coverage across markets and a broader audience for the competition.
Movistar+ será also part of the coverage
The federation has also allocated portions of the rights to Movistar+, ensuring that the King’s Cup is available on the platform alongside RTVE through the 2024-2025 season. Movistar+ will have a substantial share of the matches, including exclusive rights to a large portion of rounds. The semi-finals and the final are part of this package, though final-stage distribution is shared with RTVE according to the latest arrangements.
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