Barcelona surrendered 4:2 to Bilbao and was eliminated from the King’s Cup

The outstanding player Nico Willimas, score: 8
Bilbao’s dangerous player. All the attacks went through him and he scored with a great goal. The disappointing player Fran Torres, score: 3
The Spaniard did not live up to expectations and was unable to express himself

Last week Barcelona lost the Super Cup title following surrendering 4:1 to Real Madrid in the final in Riyadh, tonight (Wednesday) the Spanish champions ended their journey with another feat. Xavi’s apprentices were already eliminated from the King’s Cup at the quarter-final stage following a 4:2 loss to Athletic Bilbao at San Mames in the quarter-finals.

Barcelona came to the match at San Mames with the 4:1 loss to Real in the Super Cup being the only loss in the last six games. Xavi’s apprentices, who have not shown much ability in recent times, hoped to continue the momentum from the 2:4 victory over Betis, but this time they are the ones who suffered a painful fourth.

Bilbao, on the other hand, entered the competition following their six-game winning streak was stopped with a 1:0 loss to Valencia in the last game. The team of Ernesto Valverde, who won the cup with Barcelona in the 2017/18 season, showed superiority in most phases of the game and absolutely deservedly got the ticket to the last four of the factory.

Bilbao players celebrate at the end (Reuters) Ilkay Gundogan is disappointed (Reuters)

The game opened with something that Barca has become accustomed to – falling behind early. A loss of Lamin Yamal on the wing led to a transition attack, at the end of which Gorka Gorosta scored from close range and put his team in the lead following 36 seconds. It was the third time this season that a champion conceded following less than a minute of the opening.

The Catalans struggled to recover from the shock and were not close to the host’s goal, which gave them a gift in the 26th minute. Barchica tried to keep away and kicked powerfully, but the kick hit Robert Lewandowski and returned to the net. Six minutes passed, Lamin Yamal converted with a tremendous slalom goal and reduced the Catalans to half time with the lead.

The poor defensive ability of Xavi’s players at the start of the half continued in the second as well. Four minutes following returning from the dressing rooms, Nico Williams charged towards Ovian Sunset who hit from close range to tie the score. Lamin Yamal Kawi made two huge misses following that and the game went to overtime.

Barcelona was non-existent offensively in extra time, while the hosts scored Ignacy Pena’s goal. The Basques took a well-deserved lead in the 105th minute when substitute Ignacy Williams scored from close range to complete a turnaround. His brother, Nico, signed with a tremendous goal in the 120th minute and sent Bilbao to the semi-finals.

Marc Guo grabs the head (Reuters) Bilbao players celebrate with the crowd at the end (Reuters)

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• ‘120+3

• The referee whistled for the end! Bilbao in the semi-finals of the King’s Cup following 2:4 over Barcelona

• ‘120+2

• Niko Williams SFG yellow for taking off his shirt in celebration

Bilbao players celebrate the fourth (Reuters) De Jong and Coversi are disappointed (Reuters) Nico Williams celebrates (Reuters) Bilbao players go crazy following Nico Williams’ goal (Reuters)

• ‘120+2

• Gate! Bilbao went up 2:4 over Barcelona: the host closes a story. Nico Williams kicked with the outside of the foot from the edge of the area to the left connections of the goal

• ‘117

• Sergi Roberto also entered the referee’s register

Xavi (Reuters)

• ‘115

• The Young SFG is accused of unnecessary discussions with the judge

• ‘112

• Marc Gio kicked from the center of the box into the hands of Agirsbala

Ignacy Williams and Pau Coversi (Reuters)

• ‘109

• Yellow card Lander Harrah

• ‘106

• Change of ranks in Barcelona: Marc Gio took the place of Lamin Yamal

Bilbao players in a frenzy (Reuters) Ignacy Williams (Reuters) Ignacy Williams celebrates (Reuters) Ignacy Williams scores (Reuters)

• ‘105

• Gate! Athletic Bilbao went up 2:3 over Barcelona: Vailabra passed to Ignacy Williams who broke through on the right side of the area and the latter kicked to the far post, the Ghanaian took control of the return ball and rolled into an empty net

Lamin Yamal and Yuri Barchicha (Reuters)

• ‘104

• Last substitution in Bilbao: Mikel Khaorgiser replaced Unai Gomes

• ’99

• Sergi Roberto replaced Pedri

Fran Torres and Nico Williams (Reuters)

• ’96

• Nico Williams broke through on the left wing with a great dribble and kicked from outside the area towards the left corner, but the ball hit Araujo and deflected for a corner

• ’95

• Lamin Yamal pulled on Nico Williams’ shirt and received a yellow card

second half

Yuri Barchicha and Lamin Yamal (Reuters)

• ’90

• Ander Herrera replaced Beniat Pardos

• ’90

• Double substitution in Bilbao: Oscar de Marcos replaced Inigo Lakva

Lamin Yamal is disappointed (Reuters) Lamin Yamal passes the goalkeeper and misses (Reuters)

• ’86

• Another huge miss by Lamin Yamal! The winger grabbed the ball for Prados, passed the goalkeeper and in front of an open goal kicked over the frame

• ’84

• Hector Fort also entered the referee’s register

Nico Williams (Reuters)

• ’82

• Beniat Pardos was booked for talking unnecessarily with the referee

• ’82

• Fran Turs Spg Yellow

Joao Felix replaces Robert Lewandowski (Reuters)

• ’80

• Excellent situation for Bilbao. The host went on a tremendous outburst at the end. Sunset received the ball on the right side of the box, but the latter kicked poorly outside the frame.

• ’78

• Joao Felix replaced Lewandowski

Xavi (Reuters)

• ’74

• Excellent situation for Bilbao: Nico Williams’ kick from the edge of the box whistled near Pena’s right connections

• ’73

• A change in the host’s ranks: Vailibra replaced Gorosta

Lamin Yamal Mehmitz (Reuters)

• ’70

• Substitution in the ranks of the champion: Pau Coversi replaced Christensen

• ’64

• What a miss by Lamin Yamal! Lewandowski with a great deep ball sent the winger one on one, the Spaniard tried to tap over the goalkeeper and the ball went out of the frame

Jules Conde (Reuters)

• ’59

• Ignacy Williams replaced Edo Ares

• ’55

• Total control of the host. Gorosta’s shot from close range whistled over Pena’s crossbar

Federi frustrated (Reuters) Athletic Bilbao players celebrate (Reuters) Frankie de Jong disappointed (Reuters) De Jong and Christensen frustrated (Reuters) Bilbao players celebrate (Reuters) Barcelona players disappointed (Reuters)

• ’49

• Gate! Bilbao equalized to 2:2: Williams made a great header from the left wing to the far side of the box, Sunset was left unguarded and hit the net from close range

• ’46

• The first substitution of the Basques: Unai Gomes replaced Mikel Vesega

first half

Juan Laporte (Reuters)

• ’45+3

• Great save by Agirasbala. Torres kicked from the edge of the penalty area on the left side of the penalty area accurately towards the far corner, the host goalkeeper flew and tipped it into the corner

• ’45+2

• An excellent situation for Bilbao: Paredes handed Vesaga who was left free on the edge of the box, but the latter kicked weakly towards the left corner and headed Kelt

Pedro and Jose Sanchez (Reuters)

• ’42

• Lamin Yamal kicked from outside the area following a great individual move, but the ball hit Araujo and deflected for a corner

• ’36

• Sunset tripped Lewandowski from behind and went into the referee’s book

Lamin Yamal celebrates (Reuters) Barcelona players celebrate with Lamin Yamal (Reuters) Lamin Yamal celebrates (Reuters) Lamin Yamal (Reuters) Lamin Yamal goes crazy (Reuters) Lamin Yamal celebrates. Amazing goal (Reuters) Lamin Yamal kicks (Reuters)

• ’32

• Gate! Barcelona became 1:2: an amazing performance. Lamin Yamal received a pass from Konde in the center of the field, turned around his keeper, raced down the wing, cut to the right of the center and kicked flat and accurate from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner

• ’26

• Gate! Barcelona equalized at 1:1: the guest equalized with the first kick on goal. After Pedri lost in the Basque square, Barchica tried to distance and kicked strongly, but the ball hit Lewandowski and returned to the net

Athletic Bilbao fans (Reuters)

• ’23

• Forced substitution of the guest: Hector Fort replaced the injured Balde

• ’21

• Trouble for Xavi: Alex Balde was injured and left the field in tears

Edu Ares and Alex Balda (Reuters)

• ’16

• Christensen tripped Gorosta and saw the first yellow of the game

• ‘6

• Almost a quick pair of Gorosta! Edo Ares broke through on the right wing and sent a cross into the center of the area, the scorer of the first goal joined from behind and kicked regarding 10 meters over the frame

Gorka Gorosta celebrates (Reuters) Lamin Yamal is disappointed, Bilbao players celebrate (Reuters) Bilbao players celebrate (Reuters) Bilbao players go crazy following Gorosta’s goal (Reuters)

• ‘1

• Gate! Athletic Bilbao took a 0:1 lead over Barcelona: the champions fell behind following 36 seconds. Lamin Yamal lost the ball on the wing and the host went on a passing attack, following several kicks were blocked by the Catalans’ defense, Gorosota kicked from regarding 10 meters and subdued Pena

Xavi (Reuters)

• ‘1

• Judge Jose Sanchez kicked off the match!

Bilbao players in the team photo (Reuters) Lamin Yamal in the warm-up (Reuters) Bilbao players before the game (Reuters)