Copa del Rey, semi final, second leg

Late news: It was decided today that the final will take place on 11th June at Atlético Madrid's Vicente Calderón stadium. (13.05.05)

Atlético Madrid 0 - Osasuna 0

Osasuna join Betis in next month's Spanish cup final after holding Atlético Madrid to a scoreless draw in their second leg match. In what must surely be the lowest scoring semi-finals in the history of the Copa del Rey, the Pamplona based side took advantage of the one goal advantage from the first leg to defend their lead and go through to the final for the first time in their history. Keeper Elia had little to do though against an ineffective opponent, although he did have to keep out efforts from Richard Nuñez and from Colsa either side of half time. Now the finalists have been decided the venue will be chosen soon, with Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia all possible locations. (12.05.05)

Athletic Bilbao 0 - Betis 0 (4-5 pp)

Betis are the first side through to the Spanish cup final after beating Athletic Bilbao in the penalty shoot out. Neither side was able to score in 210 minutes of football, although the hosts came closer with Urzaiz and Ezquerro missing headers late on Oliveira headed an Assunçao free kick against the bar in extra time though, and the visitors ended with ten men when Juanito was sent off for a second bookable offence in the last minute. The game eventually went to penalties, with Doblas saving Del Horno's first kick. Oliveira fired his shot over the bar, but Doblas beat out Ezquerro's effort to take his side through to their first final since 1997. (11.05.05)