2008–09 Copa del Rey
The 2008–09 Copa del Rey was the 107th staging of the Copa del Rey (including two seasons where two rival editions were played). The competition started on 23 August 2008 and concluded on 13 May 2009 with the final, held at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, in which Barcelona lifted the trophy for the 25th time in their history with a 4–1 victory over Athletic Bilbao, who qualified for the third qualifying round of the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League. The defending cup holders were Valencia, but they were eliminated in the quarter-finals.
| 107th Copa del Rey | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Spain |
| Teams | 83 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Barcelona (25th title) |
| Runner-up | Athletic Bilbao |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Lionel Messi Luis Fabiano (6 goals each) |
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