Aloisi's European Silverware Dream Still Alive

Qantas Socceroo John Aloisi will chase his first piece of European silverware, after Osasuna made it through to their first Kings Cup (Copa Del Rey) final.

Qantas Socceroo John Aloisi will chase his first piece of European silverware, after Osasuna made it through to their first Kings Cup (Copa Del Rey) final.

However Aloisi (pictured right) faces a dilemma, with the final scheduled for June 11 against Real Betis, which clashes with Confederations Cup tournament in Germany. Aloisi is considered a virtual certainty of place in the Australian squad, which plays its first game on June 15 against Germany.

Osasuna made the final against Real Betis, winning 1-0 on aggregate, after playing out a 0-0 draw overnight at Atletico Madrid. Osasuna won the first leg at home 1-0.

Atletico dominated the match, but were continually repelled by Osasuna-s determined defence, who gave away very few clear cut chances to the home side.

With consolidation the name of the game for Osasuna, Aloisi took no part in the match, remaining on the bench.