Athletic Club Kicks Barcelona Out Of Copa del Rey

From start to finish, Athletic Club did incredibly well on Wednesday, sending Spanish giant, Barcelona out of the Copa del Rey.

It was quite a dramatic experience for Barcelona on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, in the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey match played at the San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao, Spain.

The final score of the match was Athletic Club 4-2 Barcelona, plus an extra time.

Sportxparte reports that Athletic Club took an early lead and put up a strong fight throughout the match.

Despite Barcelona’s efforts to equalize twice, they were unable to surpass Athletic’s unwavering resilience and determination.

The Williams brothers, Iñaki and Nico, emerged as the saviors for Athletic, netting crucial goals during extra time to secure the triumph.

This outcome comes as a significant disappointment for Barcelona, as they were widely regarded as the frontrunners to claim victory in the Copa del Rey.

With this triumph, Athletic Club advances to the semi-finals, where they will confront the victor of the remaining quarter-final clash between Osasuna and Valencia.