1907 Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey in 1907 was the fifth edition of the Spanish Football Cup competition Copa del Rey.
At the next tournament organizer and defending champions Madrid FC took part in four other teams. The city of Bilbao was not represented by the two-time cup winner Athletic, but by the urban national team Club Vizcaya with players from Athletic Bilbao, Bilbao FC and Unión Atlética Vizcaína. The other participants were the Vigo FC with some players of Vigo Excelsior FC, the team of the Irish College in Salamanca Hamilton FC and Recreativo Huelva. The Catalan Master X Sporting Club was also invited, but declined again due to internal and economic problems from.
The competition was held between March 30, 1907 24. Secured the title for the third consecutive year, the Madrid FC with a victory in the final playoff against Club Vizcaya.
Final group stage
The tournament was played in League mode, the games were held in Madrid at the Estadio del Hipódromo.
At a curiosity, it was in the last group match between FC Madrid and Recreativo Huelva. Not only that, the people of Madrid had the personal- weakened Andalusians borrow two players, but also because of Huelva goalkeeper Juan Manuel Fernández Balbuena, the ansetzte from his own penalty area from a solo, all opposing players umdribbelte and finally scored a hit, this was game a little highlight.
Final Table
Club Vizcaya and the Madrid- FC finished both the group stage on points, the goal difference of Vizcaya title was not decisive.
Final playoff
Since the Madrid FC and Club Vizcaya finished the group stage on points, both clubs had a playoff contest for the title, which led to a re- edition of the group game between Madrid and Vizcaya, Vizcaya had won the 3-2.
The win against Club Vizcaya defended Madrid FC his title and won the Spanish Cup for the third time in a row. Thus, the winner's trophy at the same time went into the possession of Madrid FC. In addition, the club sole record winner ahead of Athletic Bilbao was characterized.
Winning team
- Goalkeepers: Manuel Alcalde
- Defense: José Ángel Berraondo, Quincho
- Midfield: Enrique José Quirante, Manuel Yarza
- Forwards: Antonio Alonso, Armando Giralt, José Giralt, Antonio Sánchez Neyra, Pedro Parages, Manuel Prast, Federico Revuelto (C )
- Replacement: Álvarez Buylla, Vicente
- Coach: -