Copa del Rey
Copa del Rey Simulator: recreate the bracket to the champion
The Copa del Rey is Spain's main domestic knockout cup, organised by the RFEF and open to clubs across the entire Spanish football pyramid. Every round has a fresh random draw, most ties are settled over a single match, and the final is a one-off game at a neutral venue. The winner also earns a place in European competition, which raises the stakes of every tie.
With this free simulator you replay the real bracket of the latest edition from the Round of 16 through the quarter-finals and semi-finals to the grand final. The bracket comes pre-filled with the real results, but you can change the winner of any tie to rewrite the road to the title and find out what might have happened if Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Sevilla or Valencia had gone through.
How to use the Copa del Rey simulator
- 1Open the bracket pre-filled with the real Round of 16 ties of the latest edition and their results.
- 2Click the team you want to advance in any tie to change that matchup.
- 3Keep moving round by round through the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final to build your own road to the champion.
- 4Use the reset button to return to the real outcome whenever you like and compare your version with what actually happened.
Frequently asked questions about the Copa del Rey
What is the Copa del Rey?
It is Spain's main domestic knockout cup competition, organised by the RFEF. It is open to clubs from different tiers of the Spanish football pyramid and crowns a champion every season.
How does the Copa del Rey format work?
Each round features a fresh random draw. Most ties are played as a single match, and the final is also decided in one game at a neutral venue.
What does the Copa del Rey winner get?
The champion lifts the national cup trophy and also secures a place in European competition for the following season.
Can I change the results in the simulator?
Yes. The bracket arrives pre-filled with the real results, but you can pick a different winner in any tie and re-simulate the entire road to the final.
Is the simulator free?
Yes, it is completely free and requires no signup. You can simulate, reset and try as many scenarios as you want.