Copa del Rey

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Barcelona's Copa del Rey Heartbreak: Knocked Out by Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao - Atletico Madrid - Barcelona - Copa del Rey - Memphis Depay - Ronald Araujo - San Mames - Xavi

Barcelona faces elimination from Copa del Rey after a dramatic 4-2 loss against Athletic Bilbao. Find out more about the stunning upset!

Barcelona's dreams of Copa del Rey glory were shattered as they suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, bowing out of the competition in a thrilling quarter-final clash. The match unfolded in San Mamés, with Bilbao's Inaki Williams stealing the show with a crucial goal to secure victory in extra time. The Catalans faced immense pressure throughout the game, but the resilience of Athletic Bilbao proved too much to handle. The loss not only marks Barcelona's exit but also highlights the uncertainties surrounding their season under Xavi's management.

In the aftermath of the intense showdown, Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo expressed disappointment at the team's performance, signaling a tough road ahead for the club. As Barcelona's Copa del Rey journey ends, questions loom over their silverware prospects for the season. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid emerged victorious in their quarter-final match, adding a new twist to the competition's dynamics.

The Copa del Rey quarterfinals have witnessed unexpected outcomes, with underdogs rising to the occasion and established teams facing unexpected defeats. The tension and drama in these knockout matches have kept fans on the edge of their seats, setting the stage for an exciting semi-final round. As the competition heats up, football enthusiasts eagerly await the next chapter of Copa del Rey action.

Memphis Depay's heroics for Atletico Madrid and Inaki Williams' match-winning performance for Athletic Bilbao have solidified their positions as key players in the tournament. These standout moments showcase the unpredictable nature of football and the potential for thrilling upsets in every game.

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Barcelona knocked out of Copa del Rey by Bilbao (BBC Sport)

Barcelona are knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Bilbao after losing their quarter-final 4-2 at San Mames.

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Athletic Club - Barcelona live online: scores, stats and updates ... (AS English)

Live updates as Athletic Club face Barcelona at San Mamés, Bilbao, in the Copa del Rey today, Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Kick-off: 15:30 p.m. ET.

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Athletic Bilbao give Barcelona more Copa del Rey heartache (sportsmax.tv)

The Catalans' previous two visits in the competition in 2020 and 2022 both ended in defeat and when Inaki Williams reacted brilliantly to a huge stroke of luck ...

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Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona, Copa del Rey: Match Thread, Live ... (Barca Blaugranes)

KICKOFF! Athletic 0-0 Barcelona: And we're underway in Bilbao! WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO DE SAN MAMÉS!!! This spectacular football cathedral in beautiful ...

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Atheltic Bibao go past Barcelona in extra time to enter Copa del Rey ... (WION)

Inaki Williams raced back from Africa to face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and sent Athletic Bilbao into the semi-finals by scoring a crucial goal in their ...

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Williams scores on return from Africa Cup to help Athletic beat ... (The Associated Press)

Iñaki Williams has scored in extra time on the same day he returned from Ghana's early elimination in the Africa Cup of Nations as Athletic Bilbao beat ...

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Barcelona boss Xavi makes future decision after Copa del Rey exit ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Barcelona were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Bilbao in extra-time on Wednesday, piling the pressure on Xavi amid their dreadful defence of the ...

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Copa del Rey: Barcelona knocked out, semi-finalists confirmed (Daily Post Nigeria)

Barcelona have been eliminated from the Copa del Rey following a 4-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night. Brothers- Inaki and Nico Williams both.

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FC Barcelona Copa Del Rey Knockout Could Cost Catalans Millions ... (Forbes)

FC Barcelona's Copa del Rey quarterfinal loss to Athletic Club on Wednesday might could end up costing the Catalans much-needed millions next season and ...

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Soccer games today: Everything you need to know to watch ... (USA TODAY)

Thursday's must-see soccer matches include the Copa Del Rey quarterfinal game between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla.

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Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo reacts to Copa del Rey exit (Planet Sport)

In the wake of Barcelona's 4-2 Copa del Rey exit at San Mames against Athletic Club, Ronald Araujo, the newly appointed team captain, wasted no time in ...

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Barcelona's Copa del Rey defeat ends hopes of silverware – but it ... (The Athletic)

Athletic Bilbao's 4-2 Spanish Cup victory leaves Xavi's side with little chance of winning a title this season.

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Barcelona crashes out of the Copa del Rey in extra time, La Liga ... (CNN)

Barcelona suffered its second disappointing cup defeat in as many weeks on Wednesday, falling to a 4-2 quarterfinal away loss against Athletic Bilbao in ...

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Copa del Rey Surprises. Plus, Liverpool, Chelsea Make Carabao ... (The Ringer)

Plus, historic results in AFCON and the Asian Cup, and Musa and Ryan answer a listener question about which current player might become an elite manager.

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Xavi's trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit (USA TODAY)

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The chances for Xavi Hernández to salvage Barcelona's season — and likely his own job — are quickly fading.

Atletico Madrid into Copa del Rey last four (新华网)

Atletico were deservedly leading 1-0 in the last minute of injury time when referee Gil Manzano awarded Sevilla a penalty for a foul on Erik Lamela by Pablo ...

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Ratings: Atlético see off Sevilla to reach Copa del Rey semifinals (Into The Calderon)

Starting XI: Oblak. A quiet match for the keeper, as Sevilla were only able to log one shot on target. The win marks the keeper's second successive clean ...

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Atletico Madrid back in Copa del Rey semifinals 7 years later. VAR ... (Arab News)

Memphis Depay scored in the second half and video review called back a penalty for Sevilla in stoppage time as Atletico held on for a 1-0 victory Thursday to ...

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Copa del Rey: Memphis Depay fires Atletico Madrid into semis with ... (Firstpost)

Memphis Depay fired Atletico Madrid into the Copa del Rey semi-finals by earning his team a 1-0 win over Sevilla on Thursday.

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