Yuri: The Copa del Rey final will be historic for the Basque Country Granada vs Athletic Scored crucial goal against Granada

Yuri Berchiche believes the Copa del Rey final between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad will be historic for the Basque Country.

The two great rivals have never met in the final of the competition before and this will be the first final played between two Basque teams since 1927.

Yuri himself scored the crucial away goal against Granada to set up a final against his former club in Seville.

"I've confirmed a Basque derby in the final," Yuri said afterwards.

"It's going to be historic for the Basque Country.

"They are two clubs that I love a lot because they've brought so much to my life and I'm in debt to them.

"I'm happy that La Real also made the final, but let's hope we win."

Granada turned the tie in their favour with two goals on the night before Yuri struck to start the car to Seville for Athletic.

"I also ask myself how many lives this team has," he noted.

"You have to have faith because football is like this.

"It wasn't a good match for us and when it seemed like we were going to go out, the goal arrived.

"I've scored plenty of goals but never one as important as this.

"It would make me very excited to win the trophy with Athletic."