Top five clubs with most Copa del Rey final appearances in history

The prestigious competition has a long history with several major clubs achieving consistent success.

One of the greatest tournaments in the world, the Copa del Rey has been played since 1903. It is Spain's domestic cup tournament and over the years, it has provided supporters with unforgettable experiences. The teams who have emerged victorious the most frequently are examined in this article.

With 31 overall victories, FC Barcelona have more Copa del Rey titles than any other Spanish football team. Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid, with a combined total of 23 and 19, were closely behind FC Barcelona in this position.

Here we take a look at the top five clubs with most Copa del Rey final appearances in history:

5. Valencia: 19

Valencia, who won the championship for the last time in 2018–19 under the management of Marcelino, is first on our ranking. They prevented Barcelona from winning their sixth consecutive Copa by upsetting them in the championship match.

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4. Atlético Madrid: 19

Even though Barcelona and Real Madrid, two of the largest football clubs in the world, frequently before Atlético Madrid's establishment, the team is one of the greatest in Spain. Over the years, among the best La Liga team have won the Cup 10 times. Yet, it's been over ten years since they last accomplished the feat. After winning the Copa del Rey in 2012–2013, Atletico Madrid has failed to win the competition.

3. Real Madrid: 39

Real Madrid won three Copas del Rey titles in the four years at the start of last decade (2012, 2014 and 2015). Real Madrid have won the Champions League a remarkable 13 times and LaLiga 34 times, making them the most dominant team in Europe and Spain. Yet in the Copa del Rey, they haven't had the best of luck. Their most recent victory came in 2013–14, also under Carlo Ancelotti.

2. Athletic Club: 39

Athletic Bilbao were a dominant domestic team in the previous century, particularly in the 1940s. They are deserving of praise only for having more Copa del Rey victories than Real Madrid. Yet since taking home the domestic double in 83/84, they have struggled to add to their total.

1. Barcelona: 42

Due to the impact of the Spanish Civil War, the competition was not staged in 1938. Barcelona now hold the record for both most victories and finals participation with 31 out of a possible 42. Barcelona won the Cup del Rey last season under Ronald Koeman, making them the reigning champions. They lead the list since they are the only club to have won the trophy more than 30 times.