Jeonbuk Hyundai, aiming for a 'double' with the Korea Cup after winning the K League 1
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Lee ByungJae(2025-12-04 16:16:17)
K League 1 champions Jeonbuk Hyundai are aiming for a 'double' by targeting victory in the Korea Cup.
Jeonbuk Hyundai will face Gwangju FC in the final of the '2025 Hana Bank Korea Cup' at Seoul World Cup Stadium at 1:30 p.m. on the 6th.
The Korea Cup, organized by the Korea Football Association, is a competition that determines the best football team in South Korea, with all professional and amateur teams participating. This year marks the 30th edition of the tournament.
Since last year, the final has been held at the neutral venue of Seoul World Cup Stadium as a single-elimination match.
Having clinched the 2025 K League 1 season, Jeonbuk Hyundai is aiming for their second 'double victory' following their triumph in 2020 by winning the Korea Cup this time.
If Jeonbuk Hyundai lifts the Korea Cup trophy this time, they will achieve a record 6 titles, tying with Pohang Steelers as the joint-most successful teams in the competition.
Jeonbuk Hyundai, starting with their first Korea Cup (then FA Cup) victory in 2000, has won the tournament five times in 2003, 2005, 2020, and 2022.
Jeonbuk Hyundai is determined not to miss the opportunity for a 'double victory' that has returned after five years against Gwangju FC.
The desire for a 'double victory' is not only among the players but also fervently shared by the fans.
Jeonbuk Hyundai fans have shown great interest from the first day of ticket sales, with over 13,000 tickets reserved for Jeonbuk Hyundai fans alone as of the morning of the 4th, showcasing a fan base befitting a K League 1 champion team.
Considering that the total western side ticket sales, excluding the Jeonbuk Hyundai fan zone, are around 8,000 seats, it is expected that at least 17,000 Jeonbuk Hyundai fans will gather at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Captain Park Jin-seop, who led the K League 1 victory, stated, "In front of nearly 20,000 of our fans who have made the journey to Seoul in the cold weather, we will definitely lift the trophy," adding, "Despite the cold weather, as it will be a very heated match, we will dedicate everything towards the 'double victory' together with the players."
Meanwhile, players Kim Young-bin and coach Geus Voorhees will not be able to participate in the match due to accumulated warnings and suspensions.