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Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Bilbao Set for 2020 Spanish Copa Del Rey Final

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The Copa del Rey will be contested between two Basque clubs for the first time since 1927 after fierce rivals Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao progressed to the 2020 final.

This is the first time a Basque Derby will headline as the main event in Spain's oldest club competition, with these two teams having never met before in a decider in this format:

Athletic were the second team to book their place in the final at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville on April 18 despite losing 2-1 away to Granada on Thursday.