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Athletic Bilbao Win First Copa del Rey Title in 40 Years


Sun 07 Apr 2024 | 11:27 AM
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On Saturday, Athletic Bilbao ended their winless streak in the Copa del Rey finals. Athletic Bilbao reached the final of the tournament six times, without winning any of them. 

Athletic Bilbao earned their dramatic winless streak by defeating Mallorca by penalties, ending a 40-year wait for silverware.

Athletic's latest cup victory is the 24th Copa del Rey title in their history but it is the first since 1984.

Athletic are now trying to push for a top-four La Liga finish under former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde. 

The game ended 1-1, before moving to the penalties which ended 4-2 for the Athletic.

Only Barcelona won the title on more occasions than Athletic.