Xabi Prieto to Escort Copa del Rey Trophy to San Telmo Palace

The Copa del Rey trophy is visiting Seville ahead of Saturday’s final. The match will pit Real Sociedad against Atlético de Madrid.

City tour and official reception

The trophy first arrived at a Mapfre office in Seville. Mapfre is the tournament sponsor.

On Thursday there will be an official event. Ex-captains Xabi Prieto and Gabi will accompany the item.

The plan calls for a calesa procession from Plaza de España. The route ends at the Jardines de San Telmo near 13:30.

Rafael Louzán, Juan Manuel Moreno and José Luis Sanz will await the arrival. They will receive the delegation at San Telmo.

Xabi Prieto is set to escort the Copa del Rey trophy to San Telmo Palace. The appearance highlights the historic nature of the prize.

Temporary exhibition and visiting hours

A temporary exhibition will open at the San Telmo venue. It showcases selected RFEF artistic heritage and memorabilia.

The exhibition is free to the public. It runs from Thursday afternoon until 14:00 on Saturday.

Organisers present the actual trophy as the exhibition’s main attraction. It is a recommended stop for fans in the city.

Events around match day

On the day before the final, the José Ángel de la Casa journalism award will be presented. Manolo Lama will receive the I Premio de Periodismo Deportivo.

The award ceremony takes place in La Cartuja’s annexes. The location is listed as Village VIP, access C1, starting at 13:00.

That same Friday, the Real Alcázar will host the official dinner. Civil, sporting and club representatives will attend the reception.

Finalist squads arrive in Seville on Friday. Teams will complete training, give press conferences, and pose for the traditional coaches-and-captains photo.

Reported by Filmogaz.com.