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In a fierce battle, Bilbao's "Athletic" defeated "Barcelona" by 3:2 after extra time. The hosts started the match superbly. Iker Munian took care of the ball in the penalty area in the 2nd minute and with a great shot "put it past" the opponents' goalkeeper. The score became 1:0. The Catalans reacted positively to the missed goal and managed to equalize the score in the 20th minute. Ferran Torres deceived the defender and sent the ball into the top corner of the goal, leaving no chance for the opponents' goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabal. During the match, Bilbao's club created more dangerous opportunities than the "Barcelona" players, and at the end of the match, they were able to turn their initiative into a goal. In the 86th minute, Inigo Martinez, after a standard situation and a melee in the penalty area, managed to "put" the ball into the goal and the score became 2:1. However, "Barcelona" did not break down by conceding a late goal and in extra time managed to extend the match. After a wonderful pass from Dani Alves "through himself," Pedri sent the ball into the goal and in the 90+3 minute the score became 2:2. During extra time, Bilbao's "Athletic" team players proved their advantage. In the 105th minute, Jordi Alba played with his hand in his penalty area trying to block the opponent's pass and after a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty kick. Iker Munian confidently converted the standard situation and the Basques once again surged ahead in this game. "Barcelona" did not find the strength to equalize for the third time in these matches and had to admit a painful defeat. Meanwhile, Bilbao's team advances to the quarterfinals of the Spanish Cup.
