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Spanish FA Want Copa Del Rey Final Played in Front of Fans, Says Luis Rubiales

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The Spanish FA wants there to be fans at the 2019-20 Copa del Rey final rather than play it behind closed doors, according to president Luis Rubiales.

Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao were originally scheduled to play the final of Spain's domestic cup competition on April 18 at Seville's Estadio de La Cartuja, but it has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Rubiales said a new date has yet to be found, but he made assurances his organisation is eager to make sure fans can attend when the game is eventually played, per Goal:

"There is no date.