1997–98 Copa del Rey

The 1997–98 Copa del Rey was the 96th staging of the Copa del Rey.

The competition started on 3 September 1997 and concluded on 29 April 1998 with the final, held at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia.

Format

 * All rounds are played over two legs apart the final which is played a single match in a neutral venue.
 * In the event that aggregate scores finish level, the away goals rule. (This rule applies also in extra time)
 * In case of a tie on aggregate, will play an extra time of 30 minutes, and if no goals are scored during extra time, the tie is decided by penalty shootout.
 * The winners of the competition will earn a place in the group stage of next season's UEFA Cup, if they have not already qualified for European competition, if so then the runners-up will instead take this berth.
 * The teams that play European competitions are exempt until the round of 16.
 * Reserve teams are excluded from the tournament.

(*) Athletic Bilbao, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Deportivo La Coruña, Real Betis, Real Madrid, Valladolid from 1ª División.

Round of 16

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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