Bilbao Dramatically Defeat Real Madrid

Real Madrid was eliminated from the Spanish Cup semifinals by Athletic Bilbao. The 2-0 defeat referred to the Spanish Super Cup was a real blow for the guests, who had reached the Candidatura of their own right thanks to a convincing win against Betis Sevilla in the previous round. Real Madrid missed the chance to face FC Barcelona in the final four, although they lead the Primera División standings with 59 points ahead of rivals Atlético Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.

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Bilbao (AP) - Real Madrid missed the semi-finals of the Spanish Soccer Cup with former world champion Toni Kroos. Almost three weeks after winning the Supercup, the royal team lost 0-1 (0-0) to Athletic Bilbao in the quarter-finals of the cup.

Copa del Rey

Striker Alex Berenguer ensured the hosts' successful revenge against the leaders in the Primera Division after a strong individual action with a precise shot from the edge of the penalty area in the 89th minute.

Previously, Betis Sevilla had reached the semi-finals with a 4-0 (1-0) win at Real Sociedad San Sebastián. Double goalscorer Juanmi (12th and 57th minute), the Brazilian Willian Jose (83rd), and Aitor Ruibal (87th), who also came on after the break, scored for the visiting team. Rayo Vallecano (1-0 against RCD Mallorca) and FC Valencia (2-1 against FC Cádiz) booked the semi-final ticket for the Copa del Rey the night before.

Real Madrid secured their first title of 2022 at the Supercup in the desert on January 16th. The royals defeated defending champions Athletic Bilbao 2-0 (1-0) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.