The venue for the Copa del Rey final is once again keeping the finalists' fans guessing. Real Madrid yesterday won the right to play in the most special match on the calendar and possible stadiums are beginning to be suggested with a view to hosting the clash which is provisionally scheduled for the 18th May.

The 'Blancos' are yet to make any official comment on the subject but Barcelona and Valencia are the favourites. The president of the Federación de Peñas del Real Madrid (Real Madrid Supporters Club), Alejandro Lora, said as much to Spanish radio station Cadena Cope: "We want a ground that is neutral. We like Mestalla as it is close by and because they look after us there, but Camp Nou is in with a chance, it's an option which can't be ruled out because of its capacity".

What is clear is that Real Madrid seems to feel comfortable of late in the 'Azulgrana' domain. The players, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, would prefer a larger ground where they can develop their game and Camp Nou is ideal for that. A meeting will be held in the next few days between the finalists and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to set the date and venue. As is customary, the official body is waiting to collect the various proposals together. In the event that the teams do not reach an agreement, it will be for the RFEF to decide which city will host the final.