Barcelona Knocked Out of Copa del Rey Quarter-final by Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona suffered a disappointing exit from the Copa del Rey quarter-finals as they were defeated 4-2 by Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames stadium. The match saw an impressive performance from the Williams brothers, with both Inaki and Nico finding the back of the net in extra time to secure victory for Bilbao.

The encounter began in stunning fashion as Bilbao took the lead just 36 seconds into the game through Gorka Guruzeta. Barcelona managed to turn the game around with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal in the first half. However, Bilbao quickly equalized in the second half with a goal from Oihan Sancet.

The match went into extra time, and it was Inaki Williams who provided the heroics for Bilbao. He scored in the last minute of the first additional period, taking advantage of a rebound off the post. Inaki’s younger brother, Nico, sealed the victory with a fantastic goal in the dying moments of the match.

Barcelona, managed by Xavi, had the majority of possession but struggled to convert their chances. Meanwhile, Bilbao exhibited great attacking prowess, with 27 shots on goal throughout the game.

This defeat means that both Barcelona and Real Madrid, who have a strong history in the Copa del Rey, are now out of the tournament. The referee for the match was Jose Maria Sanchez Martínez. The game attracted an attendance of 50,403 spectators.