Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca live stream: How to watch 2024 Copa del Rey final online today, team news

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Watch an Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca live stream today to see which of these top-flight sides go home with they shiny Copa del Rey trophy. You can watch the Copa del Rey final from anywhere with a VPN.

The teams are in and Athletic start with the Williams brothers, Iñaki and Nico in an attacking midfield trio along with Oihan Sancet behind center-forward Gorka Guruzeta. Dani Vivian starts in defense, with cup keeper Julen Agirrezabala in goal ahead of regular No1 Unai Simón. Iker Muniain is on the bench. For Mallorca, creative hub Sergi Darder starts, as expected, with Samu, Dan Rodriguez and Vedat Muriqi all also in from the off. Semi-final shootout hero Dominik Greif keeps his place in goal.

Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca live stream, Date, Time, Channels

The Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca live stream takes place today (Saturday, April 6).
Time: 9 p.m. BST / 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT / 6 a.m. AEST (April 7)
• FREEWatch on RTVE (Spain)
• U.S. — Watch on ESPN Plus
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free

Are Athletic Bilbao destined to ever lift the Copa del Rey trophy again? The 23-time winners – only Barcelona are more successful in Spain's premier cup competition – last emerged triumphant in 1984 and despite reaching the final on six occasions in the interceding four decades, los Leones have never tasted glory. The Basques knocked out Barça and Atletico Madrid en route to the final, brothers Iñaki and Nico Williams scoring in a 3-0 semi-final rout of the Colchoneros. 

Mallorca are six points clear of the relegation zone in La Liga but they have reserved their best form for the Copa del Rey, beating high-flying Girona at San Moix in the quarter-finals, then disposing of Athletic's Basque rivals Real Sociedad in a semi-final penalty shootout. Regular cup goalkeeper Dominik Greif was the hero in saving Mikel Oyarzabal's spot-kick and it seems the Slovakian will keep his place after keeping a clean sheet last weekend against Valencia.

Can the 23-time winners Athletic end 40 years of hurt? Read on as we explain all the ways to watch an Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca live stream today where you are.

Watch Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca for free in Spain

The 2024 Copa del Rey final, Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca, is being live streamed for FREE on RTVE in Spain and will be broadcast on TV channel La 1.

But what if you're based there but aren't at home to catch that free Copa del Rey coverage? Maybe you're on holiday and don't want to spend money on pay TV in another country, when you'd usually be able to watch the race for free at home?

Don't worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. We'll show you how to do that below, via our favorite service, NordVPN.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view a Spanish service, you'd select Spain from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to RTVE or another service and watch the game.

Watch Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca in the U.S.

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Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch an Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca live stream on ESPN Plus through the ESPN App on a range of devices. While an ESPN Plus subscription does not give you access to regular ESPN content, it will grant you access to thousands of live events, original shows and series that can't be found anywhere else (not even on the standard ESPN service). ESPN+ is available for $10.99 a month or $109.99 a year.

Even better, ESPN Plus is available in a bundle with both Hulu and Disney Plus for $24.99 a month. That gets you all of the ESPN Plus events, the best Hulu shows such as Abbott Elementary and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as well as the Disney Plus library of classic Disney and Star Wars content.

If you already use ESPN Plus but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch the Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca live stream by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

Can I watch Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca for free in the U.K.?

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Unfortunately, no broadcaster has been lined up to show the Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca Copa del Rey Football live stream in the U.K. ITVX occasionally show some Spanish football, so it's worth checking out their streaming platform in case a last-minute deal can be done. This is a free service but you will need a valid U.K. TV license. 

Remember, if you're a Spaniard abroad in the U.K. right now, you can still watch an Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, so ideal for football fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

Can I watch Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca in Canada?

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Like the Brits, Canadians will be unable to watch the Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca live stream in the Copa del Rey final.

If you're a Spaniard in Canada right now and want to watch your regular RTVE service, you can still catch the live stream by using a quality VPN like NordVPN.

Can I watch Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca in Australia?

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Again, we're sorry to report that there's no live stream available for the Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca Copa del Rey final in Australia. 

A Spaniard in Australia? You can simply use a VPN to watch all the action on your regular live stream as if you were back home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options out there. 

Can I watch Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca in New Zealand?

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Yep, you guessed, there's no dice for the Kiwis either who want to access the Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca live stream as no broadcaster has been announced at the time of writing. 

If you're a Spaniard away in New Zealand right now you can still follow the game by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN, and logging into your regular RTVE feed.

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Andy Murray is an award-winning sports writer and columnist. A fluent Spanish speaker and former semi-professional footballer, he was senior staff writer of world-leading football magazine FourFourTwo for seven years and continues to write and edit for them, national newspapers, websites and Premier League clubs. He is not a famous tennis player.