Javier Aguirre will direct, at La Cartuja in Seville, the ninth final of his career as technical director. His surprising Mallorca, which along the way eliminated highly competitive clubs such as Girona and Real Sociedad, will face the historic Athletic Club de Bilbao in the final of the 2024 Copa del Rey. The Vermillions are seeking the second cup title in their history; the Biscayans, 24th. And Aguirre, the sixth trophy in his record.
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‘El Vasco’ has led his teams, so far, to eight finals in a variety of competitions: Liga MX, Gold Cup, Copa América, Concachampions, United Arab Emirates League Cup, Copa del Rey. His record is a winner: he lifted the title five times and lost the remaining three. Before him, the Mexican coach has a personal revenge: it would be his first title in Spanish football, except for the 2007 Intertoto Cup, with Atlético de Madrid; a new opportunity after the 2005 Copa del Rey, which he lost to Real Betis (2-1 in extra time) in what would be his home for two and a half years shortly after, the Vicente Calderón Stadium.
Javier Aguirre’s finals
1. Pachuca 3-2 Cruz Azul (Winter ’99, overall score)
The winning story of the Tuzos began that winter of 1999, when Javier Aguirre’s Pachuca won a round-trip duel against Luis Fernando Tena’s Cruz Azul. Alejandro Glaría’s golden goal, in extra time, began a golden era for the Hidalgo institution. Much of what Grupo Pachuca is today would not have happened without that conquest.
2. Santos 4-3 Pachuca (Summer 2001, overall score)
Aguirre’s Pachuca was one of the protagonists of Mexican soccer at the beginning of the 20th century. The team attempted its second title in three years, but Fernando Quirarte’s Santos Laguna stood in the way. The victory of the Tuzos at the Hidalgo Stadium (2-1) was insufficient: the Coahuila team triumphed at the Corona 3-1.
3. Colombia 1-0 Mexico (Copa América 2001)
‘El Vasco’ took charge of the Mexican National Team in an emergency situation: ‘El Tri’ was far from qualifying for the 2022 Korea-Japan World Cup and needed to win all of its games to reverse the situation. In the middle of the road, the team surprised in the Copa América in Colombia. After eliminating Chile and Uruguay, they met the locals in El Campín, but a goal from Iván Ramiro Córdoba prevented Mexico from becoming continental champion.
4. Real Betis 2-1 Osasuna (Copa del Rey 2004-2005)
Aguirre made history by leading Osasuna to its first lifetime final in 2005. The rival, Real Betis Balompié. The Navarrese managed to take the game to extra time (1-1), but a goal from Dani gave the victory to the Andalusians at the Vicente Calderón Stadium. However, the Mexican coach’s reputation skyrocketed after the feat.
5. Mexico 5-0 United States (2009 Gold Cup)
The Mexican National Team experienced a second stage with Aguirre with the same circumstances: a World Cup ticket at risk. ‘El Vasco’ righted the situation, just as in 2001; The 2009 Gold Cup was vital for the team to regain confidence. After a hesitant and controversial start, ‘El Tricolor’ advanced little by little to the final, in which they beat the United States with stellar performances by Carlos Vela and Giovani Dos Santos. Gerardo Torrado, José Antonio Castro and Guillermo Franco also scored that afternoon in New Jersey.
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Javier Aguirre, coach of the Mexican National Team in 2009, after winning the Gold CupDAVID LEAHMEXSPORT6. Al Wahda 1-0 Al Shabab (UAE League Cup)
After coaching the Japan National Team for just under a year, Aguirre ended up in Emirati football between 2015 and 2017. His first title came in 2016, when Al Wahda narrowly beat Al Shabab with a goal from Denilson, at minute 1 of play.
7. Al Wahda 3-0 Al Nasr (UAE President Cup)
Aguirre won his second title in Al Wahda on May 19, 2017, by winning the King’s Cup simile in the United Arab Emirates. The result was a resounding 3-0 win over Al Nasr, with goals from Dzsudzsak (double) and Tariq.
8. Monterrey 1-0 América (Concacaf Champions League 2021)
That final was held in a single match. Aguirre had returned, against all odds, to Mexican soccer to take the Rayados to the top. He achieved it on October 28, 2021, by defeating América 1-0 at the BBVA Stadium in the defining match of the Concachampions 2021. The solitary goal was the work of Rogelio Funes Mori, at 9 ‘.
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