Copa del Rey

2024 - 4 - 7

Athletic Bilbao Ends 40-Year Wait for Copa del Rey Glory in Nail-Biting Final

Athletic Bilbao - Copa del Rey - Ernesto Valverde - Iker Muniain - Julen Agirrezabala - Mallorca - Raul Garcia

Athletic Bilbao clinches their 24th Copa del Rey title after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Mallorca, ending decades of heartache.

Athletic Club from Bilbao has finally broken their 40-year trophy drought by winning the Copa del Rey in a dramatic fashion. The star of the night was goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala, who made a crucial penalty save to lead his team to victory. The match against Mallorca ended in a tense penalty shootout, with players like Raul Garcia, Iker Muniain, Mikel Vesga, and Berenguer scoring the winning goals from the spot.

The Basque side's triumph marks their 24th Copa del Rey title, placing them just behind Barcelona in the number of wins. This victory is especially sweet for Athletic Bilbao, who had suffered six successive defeats in previous Copa del Rey finals. The historic win also adds to the team's legacy and rich football history.

Athletic Bilbao's win has brought immense joy to their fans, ending years of heartache and disappointment. The players' perseverance and determination showcased in the final highlight their strong bond as a team. This victory will be remembered for years to come as a remarkable achievement for the club and its supporters.

In a thrilling turn of events, Athletic Bilbao's goalkeeper, Julen Agirrezabala, emerged as the hero of the night by saving a crucial penalty. The team's resilience and strategic gameplay in the high-pressure match proved their worth as worthy champions.

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Athletic Bilbao claim 24th Copa del Rey after 40 years (The Canberra Times)

Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala saved a penalty by Manuel Morlanes, while Mallorca's Nemanja Radonjic shot high. Raul Garcia, Iker Muniain, Mikel Vesga, ...

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Athletic Club dramatically end 40-year wait with Copa del Rey triumph (Optus Sport)

Raul Garcia, Iker Muniain, Mikel Vesga and Berenguer, who were all introduced from the bench, scored from the spot as keeper Julen Agirrezabala saved from Manu ...

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Athletic Club beat Mallorca in Copa del Rey final to end 40-year ... (The Guardian)

Bilbao have clinched their 24th Copa del Rey title after winning 4-2 on penalties against Real Mallorca.

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Athletic Bilbao beats Mallorca on penalties to win first Copa del Rey ... (The Hindu)

Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala saved a penalty by Manuel Morlanes, while Mallorca's Nemanja Radonjic shot high. Raul García, Iker Muniain, Mikel Vesga , ...

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Athletic beat Mallorca on penalties to win Copa del Rey (BBC News)

Athletic Bilbao end their run of six successive Copa del Rey final defeats as they earn a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Mallorca to end their ...

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Athletic beat Mallorca on penalties to win Copa del Rey (FRANCE 24)

The Basque side lifted the trophy for the 24th time, behind only 31-time winners Barcelona, as they edged underdogs Mallorca at La Cartuja stadium in ...

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Copa Del Rey final: Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca on penalties to end ... (Deccan Herald)

Athletic have been through years of heartache, having lost their previous six consecutive Spanish cup finals and a Europa League final to Atletico Madrid in ...

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Athletic Bilbao claim 24th Copa del Rey after 40 years (Illawarra Mercury)

Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala saved a penalty by Manuel Morlanes, while Mallorca's Nemanja Radonjic shot high. Raul Garcia, Iker Muniain, Mikel Vesga, ...

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Athletic Bilbao win Copa del Rey, end 40-year trophy drought ... (Onmanorama)

Bilbao are the fourth oldest Spanish club and among three never to be relegated, alongside Real Madrid and Barcelona..Copa del rey final.

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Copa del Rey Final Livestream: Watch Athletic Club vs. Mallorca ... (Variety)

How to watch the 2024 Copa del Rey final soccer tournament online without cable: find a live feed to stream Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Mallorca on ESPN+.

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Athletic Club Prepares 'The Barge' For Copa Del Rey Celebration (Forbes)

Copa del Rey champions Athletic Club will travel on 'La Gabarra' as part of their celebrations, marking its first use in 40 years as they celebrate their ...

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Mallorca and Bilbao fans clash ahead of the Copa del Rey final (Majorca Daily Bulletin)

The trouble is said to have been started by Bilbao ultras. Flares, smoke canisters, stones and chairs were thrown when around fifty ultras invaded an area ...

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Copa del Rey triumph rewards finest Athletic in 40 years (Yahoo Sports)

Ernesto Valverde has won league titles in Spain and Greece and the Copa del Rey with Barcelona as both player and coach, but the Athletic Bilbao manager ...

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Copa del Rey triumph rewards finest Athletic in 40 years (FRANCE 24)

Ernesto Valverde has won league titles in Spain and Greece and the Copa del Rey with Barcelona as both player and coach, but the Athletic Bilbao manager ...

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Players and fans celebrate as Athletic Club win Copa Del Rey to ... (The Guardian)

Players and fans celebrated history after Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca 4-2 on penalties to win their 24th Copa del Rey title and their first since 1984 ...

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VIDEO: Absolute scenes in Bilbao! Athletic Club fans watch Copa ... (Goal.com)

Athletic Club fans packed out their home ground to watch Bilbao win the Copa del Rey following a penalty shootout win over Mallorca.

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Copa Del Rey Triumph Rewards Finest Athletic In 40 Years (Barron's)

Ernesto Valverde has won league titles in Spain and Greece and the Copa del Rey with Barcelona as both player and coach, but the Athletic Bilbao manager ...

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