Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad both score late to make it to Copa del Rey semifinals

Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad Advance to Copa del Rey Semifinals

In a thrilling night of Copa del Rey action, Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad secured their spots in the semifinals with hard-fought victories. Athletic Bilbao edged out Valencia 2-1, while Real Sociedad came from behind to defeat Alaves 3-2.

Athletic Bilbao, a six-time Copa del Rey champion, continued their impressive run in the competition by reaching their sixth semifinal in seven seasons. They secured their place in the last four with a dramatic late goal from Iñaki Williams, who scored in stoppage time to seal the victory.

Real Sociedad, the 2019-20 Copa del Rey winners, booked their spot in the semifinals with a 3-2 win over Alaves. Young forward Orri Oskarsson was the hero for Sociedad, scoring the decisive goal in the 80th minute to complete the comeback.

The night was not without controversy, as reports emerged of fans throwing objects at Athletic Bilbao’s bus before the match. This incident came on the heels of a mural featuring the Williams brothers being vandalized in Bilbao, highlighting the challenges faced by players in the modern game.

In Tuesday’s action, Barcelona secured their spot in the semifinals with a 2-1 win over Albacete, while Albacete had previously caused a major upset by knocking out Real Madrid in the round of 16.

The Copa del Rey continues to provide thrilling moments and unexpected results, with more excitement to come as the tournament progresses. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest developments in Spanish football.

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