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Sports News of Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Copa Del Rey Final: Athletic Club, Real Sociedad will wait until fans can watch before playing

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Athletic Club and Real Sociedad have reached an agreement that they will wait until fans can watch before playing the 2019/20 Spanish Copa Del Rey final.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the final between both rival clubs which was supposed to hold on April 18 had to be suspended, alongside the La Liga football league season.

Asides from the trophy, a Europa League spot for next season's UEFA competition is up for grabs, alongside the bragging rights.

As such, the two clubs have come together to insist that they are willing to wait, in order for this final to be played in front of the supporters.

"The presidents of Athletic Club and Real Sociedad have agreed to ask the Spanish football federation for the final to be played with fans," a joint statement from the clubs explained.

"The desire of both clubs has always been to play the final with our fans."

The clubs also asked for guarantees that the competition would still be considered an official title, even if played at a different date on the calendar from normal.

Source: Marca