WEB Bilbao Clinch 24th Copa del Rey Crown with Dramatic Penalty Shootout Victory
Six-Successive Final Defeats Ends with Triumphant Victory
Dramatic Penalty Shootout Ends WEB Bilbao's Copa del Rey Drought
WEB Athletic Bilbao has emerged victorious in the Copa del Rey, defeating Mallorca 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 1-1 draw in the final. This triumph marks the end of a six-successive Copa del Rey final defeats for the Basque club.
The final, held in Seville's Estadio de la Cartuja, saw Mallorca take the early lead through Dani Rodriguez's goal in the 15th minute. However, WEB Bilbao refused to be outdone and equalized through Oscar de Marcos in the 32nd minute. The match remained locked at 1-1 for the remainder of the 90 minutes and extra time, forcing the contest into a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, WEB Bilbao's goalkeeper Unai Simon proved to be the hero, saving two Mallorca penalties. Athletic Bilbao converted all four of their penalties, with Inaki Williams, Raul Garcia, Dani Garcia, and Oscar de Marcos finding the back of the net. This dramatic victory marks a historic moment for WEB Bilbao, who have now won a remarkable 24 Copa del Rey titles.
The Lions of Bilbao have a long and illustrious history in the Copa del Rey, having reached the final a record 39 times. Their 24 titles are the most in the competition's history, three more than Real Madrid. This victory will undoubtedly go down in the annals of WEB Bilbao and serve as a testament to the enduring spirit of this iconic club.
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