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Copa del Rey: Osasuna punch above their weight and can land knockout blow to Real Madrid

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Two teams have been drawn against both Sevilla and Real Betis, the two sides from Spain’s fourth biggest city, in cup competition this season.

One, Manchester United, defeated Betis but were then eliminated from European competition by Sevilla. The other, Osasuna, went one better, beating holders Betis away on penalties then Sevilla at home after extra time in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.

A goal in the 116th minute of the semi-final second leg in Bilbao at neighbours Athletic Club was dramatic – and it also led Osasuna to the final, where they meet Real Madrid, back in Seville, on Saturday.

Osasuna – it means ‘health’ in Basque - are 14th in Spain’s all-time league table. Every team above them has won a major honour, yet Osasuna have never managed one in their 103-year history.

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