In the final minutes, Álex Berenguer hits a beautiful shot and classifies the Basque team
Real Madrid is eliminated from the Copa del Rey. Playing at the San Manés stadium, the Merengues were defeated 1-0 by Athletico Bilbao and said goodbye to the tournament.
The absence of Benzema, with muscle pain, and the wear and tear of the quartet Vini Jr, Rodrygo, Casemiro and Militão by the trip after the games for the Brazilian team weighed against Real Madrid.
On the other hand, Athletico’s classification also depends on the incessant support of the fans at San Mamés and the application of the players, who dominated the rival from the beginning and sought classification until the end. And it was even in the final minutes, at 44 of the second half, that Álex Berenguer hit a beautiful cross kick to ensure the party in the stands.
Bilbao had at least two good chances to score: at nine Courtois made a great save with Dani Garcia’s cross kick, and at 22 Muniain hit the right post, after passing between Casemiro and Lucas Vázquez in Real’s area.
The outlook did not change on the return of the break, with Athletic Bilbao smothering Real. Halfway through the second half, fatigue kicked in, and Real finally managed to balance the match. He had a great chance with Casemiro, at 35, but the Brazilian kicked over the goal. And as extra time approached, the home team reached the goal: Vesga intercepted Casemiro’s pass and played for Berenguer, who dribbled Nacho Fernández in the area and hit the left, in the right corner of Courtois.
