Real Betis star admits he wants Athletic Club to win Copa del Rey final despite allegiance to Real Sociedad

All eyes in Spanish football will be on La Cartuja this weekend, with Athletic Club and Mallorca contesting the final of the Copa del Rey 2024. Both sides are aiming for glory, and it could be a knock-on effect for the League if Los Leones are successful.

Athletic currently sit fifth in the table, and if they beat Mallorca on Saturday, that would secure another European spot for next season – seventh, currently held by Valencia. after his victory over Granada Thursday, would receive a place in the Europa League.

Real Betis are Valencia's closest challengers for seventh place, as they sit two points behind, and their striker Willian Jose admitted to RTV Betis (via MD) who wants Athletic to win the Copa del Rey.

“I hope Athletic wins. I didn't want it because I'm from Real Sociedad, but… They had a good season, they're looking for the Champions League and they have a good team.”

Chances are Willian Jose wants to Athletic Club to win because it helps The Real Betis in his push for European qualification, although his comments will not be good Real society supporters, who loved him during his time at the club between 2016 and 2022.