🏆 Date Set for Copa del Rey Semi-Final Draw
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The semi-final draw for the Copa del Rey, heading to La Cartuja, will take place next Wednesday, February 12.Atlético Madrid has already secured their spot in the semi-finals, with two more spots to be decided today and the remaining one tomorrow. Everyone wants to be in a draw that now has a set date.
📆 El miércoles 12 de febrero se sortearán las semifinales de la #CopadelReyMAPFRE.🕐 13:00 H📍 Salón de actos Luis Aragonés📺 𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢 | @teledeporte, @vamos, https://t.co/ubQmCXfmif y @RFEF.ℹ️ https://t.co/MpSq8tyBzQ#LaCopaMola🏆 pic.twitter.com/ncesGYC11X
— RFEF (@rfef) February 5, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, the final Copa del Rey draw will take place, determining the two semi-finals leading up to the grand final at La Cartuja. Will there be surprises?
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