In that match, Barcelona goalkeeper Ferenc Plattkó left the field after injuring his head, which required stitches.

Nevertheless, midfielder Josep Samitier was also injured soon after, forcing Platko to return to the pitch despite his condition.

[3] Platko's performance in the final (and the action to save his goal that caused the injure)[4] inspired poet Rafael Alberti (who had attended the match) to write his Ode to Platko in 1957, describing his catches and his injure.

Nevertheless, another football enthusiast and Real Sociedad supporter, Gabriel Celaya, wrote an ode stating that Platko was not responsible for his team defeat but a bad refereeing that included "ten penalties not awarded to Real Sociedad".

Real Sociedad was considered favorite to win due to Barca's injured players.