🚨 Official: La Cartuja to host the Copa del Rey final | OneFootball

Spanish football has a new permanent home for its grand final. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially announced that the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville will host the next three finals of the Copa del Rey Mapfre, covering the editions of 2026, 2027, and 2028.

The announcement was made by the president of the RFEF, Rafael Louzán, in a joint appearance with the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, and the mayor of Seville, José Luis Sanz.

A "historic" agreement for the RFEF

Louzán described the agreement as the "best in the history" of the Copa del Rey, highlighting the suitability of the Andalusian city to host events of this magnitude. "I want to thank the institutions for the effort they have made to make this agreement happen, which is historic. This city has it all," he stated. The president of the RFEF emphasized the golden moment of Spanish football, leading the FIFA rankings in both men's and women's categories.

Andalusia will ensure the highest level

The Andalusian president, Juanma Moreno, thanked the trust placed in Seville, assuring that the La Cartuja stadium, which has already hosted the last six finals, guarantees the highest level. Moreno mentioned the investments made to improve the venue, including the expansion of its capacity, with an eye on the 2030 World Cup.

Mayor José Luis Sanz also expressed his gratitude, promising that "Seville will live up to expectations" as a great organizer of events. With this agreement, La Cartuja is established as the epicenter of the Copa del Rey.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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