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Athletic v Real Madrid - as it happened

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Athletic v Real Madrid, Copa del Rey 2021/22, quarters, 03/02/2022 - Official line-ups. BeSoccer
Athletic v Real Madrid, Copa del Rey 2021/22, quarters, 03/02/2022 - Official line-ups. BeSoccer
Join us for live coverage of the Spanish Copa del Rey clash between Athletic and Real Madrid at the San Mames Stadium. In the last 16, both Athletic and Madrid won in extra time, 'Los Leones' against Barca (3-2) and 'Los Blancos' against Elche (2-1).
Goal

List of goalscorers

Álex Berenguer
89'
1 - 0
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 96'
    FT: Athletic 1-0 Real Madrid! The Copa del Rey dream lives on for Athletic Bilbao, as Berenguer's late strike secures a deserved upset over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals! The hosts head through to the semi-finals, while Los Blancos' hopes of a domestic clean sweep comes to an end. There's going to be a party in Bilbao tonight. Twice, this club has been to the Copa del Rey Final in recent years. Twice, they've come up short. Today, they did not and they'll head to the semi-finals once again.
  • 94'
    Isco! Oh, that is a golden opportunity for Real Madrid and they hook it wide of the mark! There's a case that offside could have played a part in it, but even so. Will there be another chance like that?
Substitution

Substitution

at Athletic
  • 92'
    Athletic sub: Iker Muniain is replaced by Balenziaga.
  • 90'
    In all the excitement in the stands, the fourth official has indicated there will be six added minutes in this one.
  • 90'
    6 minutes added on!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Athletic en el 89'
  • 89'
    GOAL for Athletic! It is Alex Berenguer who is the hero of San Mames Stadium! A poor pass out the back from Madrid is intercepted by Mikel Vesga, who feeds the substitute downfield, and he cuts inside the defender to curl a beauty in at the far post!
  • 87'
    Alaba gets a corner for 'Los Blancos'.
  • 84'
    Bilbao have managed just the three shots in this second half, a mere fraction of their first half haul. It has contributed indeed to a slight decline. If this goes on beyond 90 minutes, do they have the legs to cope.
  • 82'
    Into the last act of regular time and neither side is yet to summon an answer. Is there a time for heroes in this one?
  • 80'
    Some silky pressure from Madrid forces Agirrezabala into action, and the goalkeeper rises to the occasion - though not without some degree of discomfort.
Substitution

Substitution

at Athletic
  • 78'
    Athletic sub: Nico Serrano on for Raul Garcia.
  • 75'
    RM sub: Camavinga replaces Toni Kroos.
  • 72'
    There has been such energy, such verve in this contest that it feels bizarre to say neither side looks like they will seriously flag in the short-term. A post-full-time battle for a semi-final berth may yet sap them of energy though.
  • 70'
    Foul by Asensio on Yuri.
Card

Yellow card

a Athletic
  • 68'
    Yuri is yellow carded for a bad foul on Lucas Vazquez.
Card

Yellow card

a Athletic
  • 67'
    Oscar De Marcos is booked for a foul on Rodrygo.
  • 66'
    Foul by Williams on Militao.
  • 62'
    There's a touch of nerves creeping into this encounter from both teams. Every other match has avoided overtime so far - can this one?
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 60'
    Madrid first sub: Isco replaces Vini Jr.
Card

Yellow card

a Real Madrid
  • 59'
    Modric picks up his side's second yellow card of the game as he looks to cut off Bilbao's counter and commits the foul.
  • 58'
    Modric and Rodrygo almost combine to unlock Bilbao now, and a short corner is forced by Los Blancos, one that comes to nothing in the end.
  • 55'
    Raul Garcia tries a through ball, but De Marcos is caught offside.
  • 54'
    Madrid finally unleash their first counter of the half and Bilbao are forced to scramble back en masse to defuse it. Vinicius Junior nearly carves up the field, only for the hosts to intercept his ball in the nick of time.
  • 52'
    VAR is now having a look for a possible penalty. Both sets of players protest their case - and in the end, there is no referral for whatever infringement had been drawn up.
  • 50'
    How has Raul Garcia blown that one?! He cannot believe it and nor can any of his team-mates, as he flicks a glancing header from a corner wide of the far post with a mostly unmarked chance.
  • 48'
    Bilbao look to have started where they left off - Martinez puts a header wide under pressure from Courtois after the hosts snapped up a free kick on the edge of the box.
  • 47'
    Foul by Militao on Williams. Good chance for hosts.
  • 46'
    Muniain get us going again in Bilbao!
  • 45'
    Athletic HT sub: Alex Berenguer replaces Nico Williams due to injury.
  • 45'
    HT: Athletic 0-0 Real Madrid! It's goalless at the interval in the Copa del Rey, as Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid go toe-to-toe in a Supercopa rematch. La Liga's leaders have arguably been the lesser side, but their hosts are unable to open up an advantage so far.
  • 45'
    2 minutes added on!
  • 44'
    Nico Williams is able to leave the field under his own steam but as to whether it is the last we will see of him in this game remains to be seen. There's going to be two added minutes.
  • 44'
    There's concern for Bilbao now. A breathtaking counter move can't find the final pass from Nico Williams, but the latter looks to twist his knee awfully as he attempts it. Alaba immediately flags over medics.
Card

Yellow card

a Athletic
  • 42'
    Dani Garcias is cautioned for a bad foul on Vini.
  • 40'
    With five minutes to go until the interval, both sides are showcasing a touch of frustration. Madrid feel that the game has been stacked against them. Bilbao feel they are getting off too lightly with their challenges.
  • 39'
    Madrid spark up another rare incursion, but this one ends with a shot slapped into side netting, more of a botched cross if anything. It earns big cheers from the Bilbao home crowd.
  • 38'
    Handball by Dani Garcia.
  • 35'
    Carlo Ancelotti has looked quite disgruntled since the opening whistle His mood does not look like it will improve soon either, unless Madrid can pick themselves up a bit more.
  • 30'
    The biggest issue for Bilbao is the knowledge that Madrid will turn the screw, as they often do, at some point. The fact they have failed to crack their visitors quite yet could prove very costly.
  • 28'
    Off Bilbao go again, cutting a streak through the left flank like a hot knife through butter. Madrid's defence just seems to melt - though oddly, it is on their theoretically stronger edge.
  • 24'
    Corner awarded to Los Leones, conceded by Casemiro.
  • 23'
    Toni Kroos is booked for a bad foul on Yeray.
  • 22'
    Muniain! The Bilbao captain takes on the Madrid defence, dances around three and smacks a tight shot into the side netting. He's got the bit between his teeth, to put it mildly.
  • 20'
    Bilbao defend that corner with relative calm. If anything, the test of their backline may give them some confidence going forward as we approach the quarter-mark of this match.
  • 18'
    This is better from Los Blancos, who force a corner down the other end. Vinicius is unhappy about an incident in back-play, where it appeared a Madrid man collided with a Bilbao player. He gets no sympathy.
  • 17'
    Foul by De Marcos on Vinicius.
  • 16'
    Madrid could very much do with finding a foothold in this match somewhere that isn't their own box, and now they pounce, hunkering forward to ease the pressure.
  • 15'
    Another corner comes Bilbao's way. This is their fourth of the game. The hosts don't make it stick again, but they look very much in the mood to dance.
  • 14'
    Chance for Bilbao! On the back of that counter, a low shot is drilled through the box and deflects wildly out for a corner. That could have gone anywhere. Madrid see off the set-piece with more guile.
  • 12'
    Corner for hosts, conceded by Nacho.
  • 11'
    Casemiro protests over a pause in play after the referee brings proceedings to a halt. It's a drop restart and Madrid are left fuming about it.
  • 10'
    Corner awarded to Athletic, conceded by Courtois.
  • 9'
    Courtois with the save! Dani Garcia looked to have flashed a superb volley into the top-left corner but the keeper gets to it with an acrobatic effort to push it away.
  • 8'
    After withstanding a quickfire corner from the hosts now, Madrid look to work downfield. They seem to do so dangerously - but the offside flag flashes up to cut their move down.
  • 8'
    On the sidelines, Marcelino is already pacing in his technical area. The Bilbao boss knows there is plenty on the line for his side this evening in terms of success this season.
  • 7'
    Corner awarded to Athletic.
  • 5'
    Foul by Raul Garcia on Nacho.
  • 3'
    Both sides shoot out of the gate and race to and from each end with a few speculative balls. The atmosphere is positively rocking even this late in the day in Bilbao.
  • 1'
    RM get us going in white from left to right while Athletic are in their ususal colours!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    What a great atmosphere at San Mames!
  • PRVW
    Muniain and Nacho, the two captains, come together for the coin toss and we're about to start!
  • PRVW
    The teams make their way out here!
  • PRVW
    Gil Manzano is the referee for this one while Gonzalez Gonzalez is the VAR.
  • PRVW
    It's 9 degrees and clear with periodic clouds in Bilbao for this one.
  • PRVW
    The players start their warm-up and prepare the final details before the start of the match.
  • PRVW
    Athletic Club and Real Madrid have met a total of 57 times in the Copa. The total record reflects the evenly balanced nature of the matches, with Athletic having won 24, drawn eight and lost the other 25.
  • PRVW
    Marcelino said support at San Mames and accuracy in the final third will be crucial if Athletic Club are to defeat Real Madrid on Thursday night.
  • PRVW
    'Los Leones' bench: Simon (GK); Balenziaga, Capa, Lekue, Vivian, Nuñez, Petxarroman; Zarraga; Villalibre, Berenguer, Serrano.
  • PRVW
    Athletic XI: Agirrezabala (GK); Yuri, Martinez, Yeray, De Marcos; Muniain, Vesga, Dani Garcia, Nico Williams; Iñaki Williams, Raul Garcia.
  • PRVW
    This is how the Real Madrid dressing room is, all ready to take the field here in Bilbao.
  • PRVW
    The match-up between Real Madrid and Athletic is the most common game this season so far. RM will lock horns with the Basques for the fourth time in just over two months, following the LaLiga double-header and the Super Cup final. So far, all three have been won by Madrid.
  • PRVW
    'Los Blancos' bench: Toni Fuidias (GK), Lunin (GK); Vallejo, Carvajal; Camavinga, Isco, Ceballos, Valverde; Bale, Jovic, Hazard.
  • PRVW
    RM XI: Courtois (GK); Alaba, Nacho, Militao, Lucas Vazquez; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Vinicius, Asensio, Rodrygo.
  • PRVW
    Real Madrid last two games both came against Elche, in LaLiga and in the Copa, the latter ending with a memorable ten-man comeback in extra-time. Prior to that, was the Spanish Super Cup clash against none other than Athletic, and 'Los Blancos' ran out winners to lift their first trophy of the season.
  • PRVW
    This is how the visitor side arrived at the stadium, will they be able to reach the semi-finals without the support of their fans?
  • PRVW
    All set at San Mames Stadium to welcome 'Los Blancos'.
Info

Pre-match

03 February 2022, 21:30

Referee: Gil Manzano | VAR: González González

Stadium: San Mamés

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Copa del Rey quarters match between Athletic and Real Madrid Utd! Any predictions?