The President of the Andalusian Government, Juanma Moreno, has received the Copa del Rey trophy from Jesús Navas and Joaquín Sánchez at the San Telmo Palace, where it will be on display for public viewing until next Saturday.
Furthermore, Moreno has inaugurated the exhibition ‘The Kings of the Cup’ at San Telmo to bring citizens even closer to the history, emotions, and protagonists of this competition.
In this way, he stated that the Copa del Rey represents much more than just a triumph because, as he mentioned, «it is emotion, surprise, heroism, and also celebration like the one experienced in towns and small cities whose teams face off against the most legendary clubs in Spain.» «Seville and Andalusia are the best places to dream. That is why I can’t think of a better land than this to put the finishing touch on this unique competition and give it even more prestige, projection, and legend.»
At this point, he thanked the Spanish Football Federation for looking south and always maximizing the many great events it has been a part of.
The Andalusian President pointed out that the final taking place this Saturday will be the most mythical showdown in world football between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, who together have won over 50 Copa del Rey titles. «The most anticipated match, the one all countries desire to host, will be in Seville, as the culmination of the great Spanish football celebration.»
The Andalusian President and the President of the Spanish Football Federation with the Copa del Rey in front of the San Telmo Palace.
He wished good luck to these two teams and encouraged citizens to enjoy this match because «the spectacle is guaranteed.» «Andalusia brings the warmth, the color, the atmosphere, and one of the best stadiums in the country, the La Cartuja Stadium, which has been expanded to become the third largest in Spain with 70,000 seats.»
Regarding this matter, he emphasized that after the improvements made, this stadium is hosting this final as newer, more modern, and on par with the greatest events of all kinds.
Jesús Navas and Joaquín Sánchez, former players of Sevilla FC and Real Betis Balompié, respectively, carrying the Copa del Rey trophy.
He also mentioned that it will be one of the venues for the 2030 World Cup. «I trust that from now until then, and even after that date, La Cartuja will continue to be the natural home of our national football teams.»
Moreno emphasized that this Saturday, Real Madrid and Barcelona will embody the hopes accumulated by over a hundred teams that have participated, round after round, to reach this grand final. Sevilla and Andalusia will be the stage for this crucial moment to showcase themselves once again to Spain and the world as the jewel box of Southern Europe.
Image of the Copa del Rey trophy, which can be viewed until April 26 at the San Telmo Palace.
The event was attended by the Minister of Culture and Sports, Patricia del Pozo, and the President of the Spanish Football Federation, Rafael Louzán.
