1976 Copa del Generalísimo final explained
See main article: 1975–76 Copa del Generalísimo. The 1976 Copa del Generalísimo final was the 74th final of the Spanish Cup. The match was played at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, on 26 June 1976, being won by Atlético Madrid, who beat Real Zaragoza 1–0.
It was the last final to be called the Copa del Generalísimo, following the death of Francisco Franco in November 1975. Since then, it has been called the Copa del Rey. The match was watched by King Juan Carlos I and the eight-year-old Prince of Asturias (later Felipe VI). Felipe became an Atlético fan after watching them win.[2]
Match details
width=50% valign=top | MATCH RULES- 90 minutes.
- 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
- Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
- Four named substitutes.
- Maximum of two substitutions.
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Notes and References
- http://www.linguasport.com/futbol/nacional/copa/copa76.htm Copa del Rey 1976
- News: Simón. Pedro. Un atlético en la corte del Rey Felipe. An Atlético in King Felipe's court. 16 February 2015. El Mundo. 6 June 2014. es.