1952–53 Copa del Generalísimo

The Generalísimo Cup 1952/53 was the 50th edition of the Spanish Football Cup competition, which takes place today under the name Copa del Rey.

The competition started on October 1, 1952 and ended with the final on 21 June 1953 at the Nuevo Estadio Chamartín in Madrid. Defender of the Cup competition was the CF Barcelona. The title was won for the third consecutive year, the CF Barcelona with a 2-1 victory in the final against Atlético Bilbao.

First round

The first legs were, the return games played on October 1, on 7 December 1952.

Team # 1 played the first game at home.

Second Round

The first legs were played on 28 December 1952, the return legs on March 19, 1953.

Team # 1 played the first game at home.

Playoffs

The matches were played on 26 and 27 March and on April 9 in San Sebastián.

Third Round

The first legs were, the return games played on 1 and 28 April on May 10, 1953. Real Avilés Industrial España and SD did not occur in the return game, as the two second division Liga fought at that time in the relegation round for the promotion to the Primera.

Team # 1 played the first game at home.

Second round

The first legs were, the return games played on 17 May, on 24 May 1953.

Team # 1 played the first game at home.

Quarterfinals

The first legs were, the return games played on May 31, June 4, 1953.

Team # 1 played the first game at home.

Semifinal

The first legs were, the return games played on June 7, June 14, 1953.

Team # 1 played the first game at home.

Final