by Ianitha
Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao will face each other in 108th Copa Del rey Final that will be held in Vicente Calderon Stadium, May 25th, 2012. In season 2008/2009, Bilbao lose with a score 4-1.
An interesting thing is against Bilbao in 2008/2009 final was Guardiola's first trophy for Barcelona and also against Bilbao in final is the last match for him after choosing to resign next year.
Both teams are equally excited ahead in this match, its caused by both of teams not reached yet anything in this season, and Copa Del Rey is an alternative trophy to make happy for the fans of both teams. Barca had to give up the Spanish La Liga trophy for Real Madrid, while Bilbao failed to win European League trophy after defeated by Atletico Madrid.
It is certain that this match will feature two attacking football teams. El Centrocampista revealed some reasons why Copa Del Rey Final this season shall be spectable.
1. Match of The Best Coach
Marcelo Bielsa is one of the top coaches in world soccer. Former Argentina coach is also having similiar tactic with Pep Guardiola -the coach of Barcelona who considered as the most successful youn coach in soccer history. Offensive and high pressing is the landmark oh both coaches.
2. Match of Two Teams with Attacking Style
Guardiola and Bielsa is a coach who always used the philosophy of attacking football in his club. Match of both teams ensured a very exciting and interesting.
3. Inter-line Match
Although only a few star names in Bilbao's squad, but they always play an attacking style almost like Barca. Bilbao's winger, Iker Muniain and Markel Susaeta, has qualified to dismantle Barcelona's defense.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi, Barca's weapon can definitely be very strictly guarded by Bilbao's defender, especially Jon Aurtenetxe. While Bilbao's goal machine, Fernando Llorente, will face Barca's tough defender who lead by Carles Puyol.
4. Two Teams With the Most Won Copa Del Rey
In history of Copa Del Rey, Barcelona and Bilbao were the two teams who most won Copa Del Rey trophy. Barcelona collected 25 trophies, while Bilbao 23 trophies.
Barca last won in 2009, while Bilbao last reached the trophy in 1984. This match is the Real Copa Del Rey final.
5. Fellow of Represented Separatist Team
Bot of teams are represented as a separatist struggle against Castillan regime in Spain. Bilbao is the symbol of Basque etnic, while Barca is a symbol of the Catalan struggle.
The separatist struggle occured 76 years ago in order to fight against the dictator General Franco. Emotions will be more heat due this match will be held in Madrid -the capital city of Castillan's symbol- as well as the both of teams were left behind in race for the title this season by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
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