2005–06 Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey 2005/ 06 was the 102nd edition of the Spanish Football Cup Copa del Rey.
The competition started on 31 August 2005 and ended with the final on 12 April 2006 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu ( Madrid). Defender of the cup competition was Betis Sevilla. The title was won by Espanyol a 4-1 victory in the final against Real Zaragoza. Thus, the Association for the UEFA Cup 2006/ 07 qualified.
Mode
See Copa del Rey.
The Copa del Rey is played in rounds. The game is played in the first three rounds in only one game - in a draw is with extension, if applicable penalty shoot a decision sought. From the second round, the games will be played in home and away matches. In the Copa del Rey, the same rules apply as for European club competitions: Away goals count more than home goals. The final will be played in a game that looked the winner in a draw through extra time and penalties.
First Main Round
The matches were played on 31 August 2005.
Second Main Round
The matches were played on 14 and 15 September 2005.
Third main round
The matches were played on 19 and 20 October 2005.
Fourth Round
The games were held on 9 and 30 November 2005.
Team # 1 played the first game at home.
Second round
The first legs were, the return games played on January 3 and 4 on 11 and 12 January 2006. It was the away goals rule.
Team # 1 played the first game at home.
Quarterfinals
The first legs were played the return matches on January 25 and February 1, 2006 on 19 and 26 January. It was the away goals rule.
Team # 1 played the first game at home.
Semifinal
The first legs were, the return games played on February 8 and 9 on 14 and 15 March 2006. It was the away goals rule.
Team # 1 played the first game at home.