Athletic Bilbao won the Spanish Copa del Rey for the first time in 40 years. RCD Mallorca, a former member of Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), missed the chance to win the title for the first time in 21 years.
Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca in the 2023-2024 Spanish King's Cup final in Estadio La Cartuja de Seville, Spain, on the 7th after a bloody battle to the penalty shootout. Both teams were 1-1 in the first half, second half and extra time, and Athletic Bilbao laughed 4-2 in the shootout.
Athletic Bilbao gave up the first goal to Mallorca Dani Rodriguez, but Oian Sansset scored the equalizer in the 15th minute of the second half. In the penalty shootout, Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca, where Manumoranes and Nemanja Radonich missed the match, with all four kickers succeeding.
Athletic Bilbao has won the Copa del Rey for the 25th time in 40 years since 1984. It is second in this category after FC Barcelona (31 times). It is larger than Real Madrid (20 times).
Another eye-catching record was Athletic Bilbao, who won in 1904, 1944 and 1984, and again became the champion in the 40-year cycle. Athletic Bilbao players, who have not won a major championship in Korea for 40 years since 1984, when they won the Spanish Primera Liga and the King's Cup at the same time, were thrilled.
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams said after the match, "It's an incredible result. The fans who have always supported us are now enjoying the championship," adding, "We have fought for the championship for a long time." 토토사이트
Athletic Bilbao is in fifth place in the league with 16 wins, eight draws and six losses, with 56 points.