Copa memories: 1941 and 1949

1941 Copa final: RCD Español 1 vs. 3 Valencia CF

In this edition of the cup, the competition took place after the conclusion of the league season. After eliminating Athletic Club, Sevilla FC and Celta Vigo, Valencia CF reached their second final -their first since 1934.

Photo: Before the game at Chamartín (EFE).

Valencia CF, coached by Ramón Encinas, played RCD Español in the final at Chamartín (Madrid), and won through two goals from Mundo and a third from Asensi in the 58th minute. The final score was 1-3 to VCF.

Match details:

ESPANYOL: Martorell, Teruel, Pérez, Arasa, Rovira, Limós, Macala, Jorge, Chas, Oliva and Más.

VALENCIA CF: Pío, Alvaro, Juan Ramón, Sierra, Bertolí, Lelé, Epi, Amadeo, Mundo, Asensi and Gorostiza.

Goals: 0-1, min. 9: Mundo. 0-2, min. 24: Mundo. 0-3, min. 64: Asensi. 1-3, min. 74: Teruel (pen).

Referee: Iturralde Gorostiaga.

Stadium: Chamartín, Madrid, in front of 25,000 fans.

Photo: The 1941 Copa winners (EFE)

1949 Copa final: Athletic Club 0 vs. 1 Valencia CF

The next cup win for Valencia CF came on May 29th, 1949, again at Chamartín but with a closer scoreline.

Photo: The Valencia CF starting XI for the 1949 final (EFE).

Epi would score the only goal of what would be his final match for Valencia CF, giving them a third Copa trophy.

Match details:

VALENCIA CF: Eizaguirre, Asensi, Alvaro, Díaz, Monzó, Puchades, Epi, Pasieguito, Mundo, Igoa and Seguí.

ATHLETIC: Lezama, Bertol, Celaya, Barrenechea, Panizo, Canito, Bilbao, Venancio, Zarra, Arrieta and Gainza II.

Goals: 1-0, min. 62: Epi

Referee: Julián Arqué

Stadium: Chamartín

Photo: Mundo giving a lap of honour with the Copa at Chamartín. (EFE).