Copa del Rey

2024 - 4 - 7

Athletic Bilbao Clinches Victory in Dramatic Copa del Rey Final

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Find out how Bilbao broke a 40-year curse in a nail-biting penalty shootout against Mallorca!

In a thrilling showdown at the Copa del Rey final, Mallorca and Bilbao fans clashed in a heated encounter before the match even began. The chaos, reportedly incited by Bilbao ultras, involved flares, smoke canisters, and even chairs being hurled in a tumultuous scene. Despite this prelude, the match itself proved to be an intense battle on the field.

After a nail-biting game, Athletic Bilbao managed to break their streak of six consecutive final defeats by triumphing over Mallorca in a dramatic penalty shootout. The tension was palpable as Bilbao secured a 4-2 victory on penalties, claiming their 24th Copa del Rey title in an unforgettable manner.

The Copa del Rey final culminated in a jubilant moment for Athletic Bilbao, as they savored their long-awaited victory over Mallorca. The Basque side's win marked the end of a 40-year wait for Copa del Rey glory, solidifying their place in football history with a memorable triumph.

In a historic turn of events, Athletic Club's triumph in the Copa del Rey final not only ended their decades-long drought but also showcased the resilience and determination of the team. The victory on penalties against Mallorca will be remembered as a defining moment in Bilbao's football journey.

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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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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 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 clinch Copa del Rey glory and end their 40-YEAR ... (Daily Mail)

PETE JENSON IN SEVILLE: When the game went to penalties, Mallorca players celebrated like a victory. They had resisted for so long and now they fancied ...

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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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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 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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Athletic Club 1-1 Mallorca (4-2 on penalties): Bilbao claim Copa del ... (Eurosport.com ASIA)

Athletic Bilbao ended a 40-year wait to get their hands on the Copa del Rey as they beat Mallorca 4-2 on penalties.

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Mallorca loses Copa del Rey on penalties (Euro Weekly News)

Bitter disappointment in Seville after the euphoria of goal scored in the first 20 minutes.

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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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Penalty shoot-out sees Mallorca lose the Copa del Rey final (Majorca Daily Bulletin)

It was easy to see why the Basque side are 25 points above Mallorca in La Liga. It was an epic 120 minutes of Cup football, not for the faint-hearted.

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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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Athletic Bilbao end 4-decade trophy wait with Copa del Rey title (Daily Sabah)

Athletic Bilbao won their first silverware since 1984 Saturday when they beat Mallorca 4-2 on penalties to clinch a 24th Copa del Rey title. Athletic have.

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Athletic Beat Mallorca On Penalties To Win Copa Del Rey (Barron's)

Athletic Bilbao ended a 40-year wait to win the Copa del Rey by beating Real Mallorca 4-2 on penalties on Saturday following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

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

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Athletic Bilbao beats Mallorca on penalties to win first Copa del Rey in 40 years.

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

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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Bilbao beat Mallorca on penalties to win Copa del Rey (DAWN.com)

SEVILLE: Athletic Bilbao ended a 40-year wait to win the Copa del Rey by beating Real Mallorca 4-2 on penalties on...

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