On this day, Real Madrid won their first Copa de España
On 18 April 1905, the Whites defeated defending champions Athletic 1-0.
On 18 April 1905, Real Madrid clinched their first ever Copa de España trophy. The Whites secured the cup after defeating Athletic 1-0 in a tournament that was played in Madrid and was a three-way competition, also involving San Sebastián and Athletic,who went into the trophy as reigning champions. In the first game Madrid beat San Sebastián 3-0.
In the next match against Athletic, Prast got the winning goal to clinch the trophy for the madridistas for the first ever time. That season’s cup success signalled the beginning of a dominant period for Real Madrid in the Copa de España, with the club going on to win the next four editions. 117 years later, Real Madrid have a total of 19 trophies to the name in this competition.
In the next match against Athletic, Prast got the winning goal to clinch the trophy for the madridistas for the first ever time. That season’s cup success signalled the beginning of a dominant period for Real Madrid in the Copa de España, with the club going on to win the next four editions. 117 years later, Real Madrid have a total of 19 trophies to the name in this competition.