The big day has finally arrived
Finally, the long-awaited moment for Spanish football lovers has arrived. The King’s Cup, the great football festival, took place with an exciting final between Athletic Club and Mallorca. This competition is one of the most important and prestigious in the country, and this year it has not disappointed the fans.
A favorite and a surprise
Athletic Club, considered the big favorite to win the Cup, was looking to lift the title after 40 years without achieving it. On the other hand, Mallorca surprised everyone during the tournament, demonstrating a great level of play and reaching the final with great determination.
An even and exciting match
From the first minute, you could see the determination and desire of both teams to win the Cup. Despite Mallorca’s initial advantage with a goal from Dani Rodríguez, Athletic Club knew how to react and managed to tie the game with a goal from Oihan Sancet. This sent the game into overtime, where neither team managed to score the winning goal.
The penalty shootout decides the champion
Finally, after an exciting extra time, the Copa del Rey champion was decided in a penalty shootout. The Athletic Club emerged victorious after the mistakes of the Mallorca players, Morlanes and Radonjic, and the final goal of Alex Berenguer. After 40 years, the Athletic Club manages to lift the much-desired title.
A final to remember
This Copa del Rey final has been one of the most exciting and contested in recent years. Both Athletic Club and Mallorca have shown a great level of play and offered an unforgettable show to the fans. Without a doubt, this King’s Cup has been an expected competition full of emotions.