1903 Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey in 1903 was the first officially recognized edition of the Spanish Football Cup competition.
At participated in this tournament three teams Athletic Bilbao, Club Español and Madrid FC. All three games were held in the Hipódromo de Madrid. The tournament took place from 6 to 8 April and ended with the last group match between FC Madrid and Athletic Bilbao. Bilbao won 3-2 and thus secured for the first time the Spanish Cup. Although already a selection team had won in 1902 consisting of players from Athletic Bilbao and Bilbao FC the first Spanish Cup, but this victory is not officially recognized by the Spanish Football Federation.
Final group stage
The three games were played in Group mode, since the Madrid FC and Athletic Bilbao their first game against Club Español each won, it came in the final group game almost to the final of the cup.
The decisive group game
Final Table
The victory in the final group match against Madrid FC Athletic Bilbao as the first Spanish first table cup winners.
Winning team
(in brackets the matches and goals are specified)
- Goal: Alejandro Acha (2 / -)
- Defense: Amado Arana (2 / -), Luis Silva ( 2 / -)
- Midfielders: Manuel Ansoleaga (2 / -), George Cockram (2 / -), Enrique Goiri (2 / -)
- Forwards: Juan de Astorquia (C ) ( 2/2), Armand Cazeaux (2/1 ), Walter Evans ( 2 / -), Eduardo Montejo ( 2/1), Alejandro de la Sota ( 2/2)
- Replacement: Ramón Silva ( 0 / -)
- Coach: -
Statistic
A scorer in the 4-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao Club Español is unknown.