The 2015–16 Copa del Rey is the 114th edition
FC Barcelona enter as the defending champions after winning the 2014–15 edition
Going into the tournament, the winners were assured a place for the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League Group Stage
However, since the two finalists,FC Barcelona and Sevilla, both qualified for the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League ,respectively by winning the 2015-16 La Liga and the 2015-16 Europa League, the cup winner's place in the 2016–17 Europa League group stage instead passed to the fifth-place team in La Liga,Athletic Bilbao
FC Barcelona finished their season on a high by capturing the Copa del
Rey title to add to its Spanish league trophy won just a week ago.
Jordi Alba scored seven minutes into extra time and Neymar sealed the victory late to give Barcelona a 2-0 win over Sevilla for their second straight Copa del Rey title on Sunday.
After a goalless regulation time, Alba found the net with a low left-footed shot into the far corner after a superb long pass into the area by Lionel Messi.
Neymar closed the scoring in stoppage time after another perfect set-up by Messi to give Barcelona their 28th Copa trophy.
"It's a great way to end the season," said Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta. "It was a wonderful season. We continued to add to the club's history."
It was the 7th time in team history that FC Barcelona won both domestic titles in the same season
FC Barcelona enter as the defending champions after winning the 2014–15 edition
However, since the two finalists,FC Barcelona and Sevilla, both qualified for the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League ,respectively by winning the 2015-16 La Liga and the 2015-16 Europa League, the cup winner's place in the 2016–17 Europa League group stage instead passed to the fifth-place team in La Liga,Athletic Bilbao
Route to the Final
| Barcelona | Round | Sevilla | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opponent | Result | Legs | Opponent | Result | Legs | |
| Villanovense | 6–1 | 0–0 away; 6–1 home | Round of 32 | UD Logroñés | 5–0 | 3–0 away; 2–0 home |
| Espanyol | 6–1 | 4–1 home; 2–0 away | Round of 16 | Real Betis | 6–0 | 2–0 away; 4–0 home |
| Athletic Bilbao | 5–2 | 2–1 away; 3–1 home | Quarterfinals | Mirandés | 5–0 | 2–0 home; 3–0 away |
| Valencia | 8–1 | 7–0 home; 1–1 away | Semifinals | Celta de Vigo | 6–2 | 4–0 home; 2–2 away |
FC Barcelona Beat Sevilla 2-0 to Lift Copa Del Rey Title
Jordi Alba scored seven minutes into extra time and Neymar sealed the victory late to give Barcelona a 2-0 win over Sevilla for their second straight Copa del Rey title on Sunday.
After a goalless regulation time, Alba found the net with a low left-footed shot into the far corner after a superb long pass into the area by Lionel Messi.
Neymar closed the scoring in stoppage time after another perfect set-up by Messi to give Barcelona their 28th Copa trophy.
"It's a great way to end the season," said Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta. "It was a wonderful season. We continued to add to the club's history."
It was the 7th time in team history that FC Barcelona won both domestic titles in the same season
The Copa del Rey final was played at Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon Stadium
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