Basque rivals Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao have announced their intention to hold the Spanish Cup Final in front of fans.

La Liga announced earlier today that clubs in Spain’s top two divisions could restart training this week, in a step towards its 2019-20 campaign being fulfilled.

However, this season’s Copa del Rey Final – contested between two Basque teams – looks like being delayed until next year as they both want the doors to be open.

An official statement reads: “The Presidents of Real Sociedad and Athletic Club, both Finalist of Copa del Rey for the 2019-2020 season, after meeting with the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, have agreed to ask RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation) for the Final to be played open doors, in public and in an official way, on a date to be determined and agreed between the three parties involved.

“The desire and will of both clubs has always been, now and before, to play and enjoy the Final match along with the supporters. This is what we would like most. A Final to be lived with our supporters in the stands.

“At the same time, Real Sociedad and Athletic Club want the Royal Spanish Football Federation to guarantee that the Final will be played as an official competition and will, therefore, be considered an official title.

“To this end, they have asked the General Secretariat of the RFEF for the Delegate Committee of the RFEF General Assembly, whose next meeting will be held on May 2020, Friday 8, to adopt a calendar amendment agreement that will enable the Final to be held as an official title with the support and warmth of the fans of both teams.

“With this decision, Real Sociedad and Athletic Club wish to highlight one of the most prestigious and traditional sporting events that can be played around the world, unique in this edition, and to do so together with their fans, supporters, subscribers, members and partners, the true essence, and raison d’être of this wonderful sport.”

Source:- All Football