Bilbao was at a disadvantage when they let Mallorca open the score first in the first half. From a chaotic situation in the penalty area in the 21st minute, Antonio Raillo calmly finished the shot to defeat goalkeeper Agirirezabala.
However However, after 5 minutes of rolling in the second half, Oihan Sancet brought home a 1-1 equalizer for Bilbao after an assist from Nico. Mallorca almost continued to take the lead if Muriqi’s shot a few minutes later did not hit the post and go out.
The two teams played tight defense, causing the match to go into extra time. However, no more goals were scored, forcing Bilbao and Mallorca to decide the victory in a penalty shootout.
On the 11m mark, while Bilbao successfully made all four attempts, Manu Morlanes and Nemanja Radonjic missed two goals for Mallorca.
With a 4-2 victory after a penalty shootout, Bilbao quenched their thirst for winning the King’s Cup after 40 years of waiting since 1984. However, this This is the 24th King’s Cup title in the club’s history, only less than Barcelona (31 titles).
In total, Bilbao has reached the King’s Cup final 40 times, winning 24 and losing 16. Barca won 31 and lost 11 through 42 finals while Real Madrid won 20 and drew 20. through 40 matches.
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