Ahead of next weekend’s Copa del Rey final against Athletic Club, Mallorca head coach Javier Aguirre opted to start Dominik Greif – who has been ever-present for Los Bermellones in the cup – against Valencia on Saturday, so that he would be more sharp for the showdown clash in Seville against Los Leones.
Real Sociedad’s hopes of winning this season’s Copa del Rey were dashed on Tuesday, as they lost to Mallorca in their semi-final clash at Reale Arena. The tie finished 1-1 after 210 minutes, and heroics from Dominik Greif in the penalty shoot-out ensured that the Palma-based side progressed to the final.
For just the fourth time in their history, Mallorca will contest the final of the Copa del Rey, having seen off Real Sociedad on penalties after the two teams could not be separated after 210 gruelling minutes.