Dramatic Penalty Shootout: Athletic Bilbao Claims 24th Copa del Rey Title

Athletic Bilbao triumphed over Mallorca in a thrilling Copa del Rey final, securing their first title in 40 years.

The match concluded with a dramatic penalty shootout, where Athletic Bilbao emerged victorious, winning 4-2 on penalties.

The intense extra time ended in a 1-1 draw, with Dani Rodríguez scoring for Mallorca in the 21st minute and Oihan Sancet leveling the score for Athletic in the 50th minute.

This victory marks Athletic Bilbao’s 24th Copa del Rey title, breaking a long-standing drought since their last win in 1984.

Remarkably, Athletic Bilbao excels in the tournament despite fielding players primarily from or near Spain’s northern Basque Country region.