After a 40-year wait, Athletic Bilbao finally claimed victory in the King's Cup final against Majorca, with a gripping 4-2 win in a penalty shootout after a fierce 1-1 draw in regular play.
Match Highlights
Majorca was the first to score with a strike from Rodriguez at the 21st minute, thereby taking the lead. At the 50th minute, Bilbao answered back, when Sancet found the back of the net, hence levelling the score. With both teams locked at 1-1, the match proceeded to a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Majorca faltered as Morlanes and Radonjic missed their chances. Seizing the opportunity, Bilbao claimed a 4-2 victory, thus bagging the Spanish Cup title for the first time in four decades.
Athletic Bilbao in the News
The news about Bilbao's cup win went live at 00h49. Despite other news surrounding transfers, controversies, and other game results, Bilbao's victory took center stage.
Unrelated Football Topics in Comments
As the news spread, football enthusiasts shared their views and comments. Many were unrelated to Bilbao's win, with some even mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo's records.
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