Athletic Club 4-2 FC Barcelona - Resumen en Español - Copa del Rey 2024 Cuartos de Final

Summary

In a thrilling Copa del Rey quarter-final match, Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona faced off in a high-intensity game filled with early surprises, dramatic turns, and a showcase of strategic prowess from both teams. Athletic Bilbao, playing at home, leveraged their crowd's energy, quickly scoring but Barcelona responded with equal vigor, turning the game on its head. The match saw a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams displaying solid performances, tactical battles, and a fervent desire to advance to the semifinals. Ultimately, Athletic Bilbao clinched a memorable victory, securing their place in the semifinals, leaving FC Barcelona to reflect on what might have been in this epic encounter.

Takeaways

• 😀 The game is between Athletic Club Bilbao and FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
• 😮 Guruzeta scores for Athletic Club just 40 seconds into the game for a 1-0 lead.
• 👍 Lewandowski equalizes for Barcelona at 25 minutes to make it 1-1.
• 🥅 Fati scores a great goal to put Barcelona ahead 2-1 at 31 minutes.
• 🙌 Sancet equalizes again for Athletic Club early in the second half, 2-2.
• 😲 Williams sets up Sancet for Athletic's 3rd goal in extra time for a 3-2 lead.
• 🤯 Iñaki Williams scores again for Athletic Club's 4th goal late in extra time, 4-2.
• 😢 Barcelona loses possession leading to Athletic's goals in extra time.
• ⚽️ Nico Williams seals Athletic Club's win with a goal on the counter attack, 5-2 final.
• 🎉 Athletic Club advances to the Copa del Rey semifinals after a great performance.

Q & A

Who are the two teams playing in the match described in the transcript?

The two teams are Athletic Club Bilbao and FC Barcelona.

What competition is this match being played for?

This match is a quarterfinal of the Copa del Rey (King's Cup).

Where is the match taking place?

The match is being played at San Mamés stadium, home of Athletic Club Bilbao.

Who scored the first goal and how early in the match was it?

Guruzeta scored the first goal for Athletic Club after just 40 seconds.

Who equalized for Barcelona and in what minute of the match?

Robert Lewandowski equalized for Barcelona in the 25th minute.

What was the halftime score?

At halftime, Barcelona was leading 2-1.

How did Athletic Club tie the match early in the second half?

Oihan Sancet headed in a cross from Nico Williams to make it 2-2 in the 48th minute.

What happened in extra time to give Athletic Club the victory?

Inaki Williams and Nico Williams scored in extra time to give Athletic Club a 4-2 win.

How did the coaches react to the result?

Xavi Hernandez was frustrated with Barcelona's performance while Ernesto Valverde was pleased with Athletic Club's victory.

What's next for the winner of this match?

By winning, Athletic Club advances to the Copa del Rey semifinals.