Athletic Bilbao ready for big things!
The Basques won 1-0 Atletico MADRID at “Metropolitano” for the first game of his semi-finals Copa del Reythus taking a qualifying lead ahead of the rematch in “San Mames”.
The home team came into the game strongly, but did not avoid hard marking in the defensive phase and that’s how the only goal of the game came. Specifically, in the 25th minute, Reinaldo Madava awarded a penalty to Beniat Prados, the Berenger took over the execution, sending the ball into the net for 1-0.
The home team had the possession and tried to equalize, but they found it against them Julen Agirethambalawho had an excellent day and kept his team up during Atlético’s periods of pressure.
Thus, the Bilbao held on to a 1-0 lead until the end and left Diego Simeone’s side with their second win in their last three visits.
The schedule of the semi-finals:
First matches:
Mallorca – Real Sociedad 0-0
Athletic – Athletic 0-1
(25′ pt. Berenger)
Second matches:
Real Sociedad – Mallorca (27/02, 22:30)
Athletic – Athletic (29/02, 22:30)
On April 6, 2024, the final will be held at “Cartuja” in Seville.
Source: Sport Fm
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