Highlights and goals of Athletic Club 3-0 Atlético de Madrid in Copa del Rey

Thank you all for joining us in this intense duel with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure to be with all of you, see you all again!

Athletic Club will be in the final of the Copa del Rey and will face Mallorca. Another final for the lions. Excellent elimination of Valverde's team, who have been fair winners, winning in Madrid and San Mamés. Today, led by the Williams brothers and Guruzeta sentenced the tie. Madness in San Mamés shouting 'A 

San Mames is already celebrating the pass to the finals.

Three minutes of added time. That's all that's left for Athletic Club to secure their ticket to the final.

Berenguer's shot saved by Oblak

Changes are made. 

IN: Yeray and Raúl García 

OUT: Oscar de Marcos and Guruzeta

Valverde is going to use up the changes. Raúl García and Yeray will come in.

OUT! Riquelme's cross was headed wide at the far post by Saul. Simeone applauds

Athletic Club is now protecting itself without the ball.

JULEN STOP. Riquelme had it, but the Athletic goalkeeper made a good save.

Valverde with the changes is already thinking about the next game, where he will host FC Barcelona at San Mamés.

💥 ¡𝐔𝐔𝐔𝐔𝐔𝐔𝐘! DURO DISPARO DE MEMPHIS DEPAY QUE REPELE AGIRREZABALA.

🆚 @AthleticClub 3-0 @Atleti | 75'

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Two more changes for Athletic Club. 

IN: Berenguer and Unai Gómez

OUT: Iñaki Williams and Sancet

Morata's header, which goes too high. The captain of the Spanish national team was not very accurate today.

There will be a double change in Athletic Club. Berenguer and Unai Gómez

For the match Athletic for the blow on Vivian, who has taken a blow.

Depay hit a powerful free kick, but Julen was on hand to fly in and clear the ball.

Yellow card to Oscar de Marcos for kicking Riquelme.

Simeone exhausts the changes. Lino leaves and Riquelme enters, man for man.

Rodrigo de Paul's cross is headed by Morata, but it goes over the goal.

Paredes foul on Depay

Samu Lino's close-range shot was saved by Julen. Little from Atlético de Madrid in this second half.

⚽ ¡¡𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐋!! ¡¡OBLAK SACA EL DISPARO DE SANCET PERO GURUZETA CAZA EL BALÓN SUELTO PARA ANOTAR!!

🆚 @AthleticClub 3-0 @Atleti | 61'

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Ernesto Valverde's first change. Ruiz de Galarreta, who was yellow carded, is replaced by Dani García.

Yellow card now for Lekue. The second for an Athletic player

Atletico Madrid's captain Koke leaves and Saul enters the team

Athletic is approaching the final of the Copa del Rey, which would be their 40th, matching Real Madrid. In San Mamés they are already chanting 'A Sevilla, 'A Sevilla'.

ATHLETIC GOAL GOAL. GOAL BY GURUZETA. 

Guruzeta scores the third goal for Athletic Club. Sancet shoots, Oblak stops, but Guruzeta is attentive in the rebound to send the ball into the net. The lions very close to the final

Athletic Club announces that the fan who has been treated is well.

🏥 El partido se ha reanudado más tarde tras el descanso debido a una emergencia sanitaria en la grada.

Una persona ha sufrido un atragantamiento y, gracias a los servicios médicos, se le ha estabilizado y trasladado al hospital.@ImqEuskadi I #AthleticAtleti 🏆 pic.twitter.com/z5VQDga0OV

— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) February 29, 2024

Atlético de Madrid is not comfortable. Now Oblak kicks it out

Memphis Depay tried to turn around, but was prevented from doing so by the Athletic Club backline 

Rodrigo de Paul's cross, but Lino made a mistake in the control and touched the ball with his hand.

Cholo Simeone changes the system. Three players at the back in attack and four defenders

Triple change in Atlético de Madrid. 

IN: Depay, Reinildo and Pablo Barrios

OUT: Correa, Mario Hermoso and Nahuel Molina

Correa's shot goes wide

Guruzeta's shot, which goes against an Atlético de Madrid player.

SANCET MISSES. Nico Williams' run and put a pass back to Sancet, but with only himself, he sends the ball over the goal.

First shot on goal in the second half. Nico Williams' shot is saved by Oblak.

Nahuel's throw-in got away from him, but he'll take it again

The second part is already underway.

Ovation for the fan including Simeone. We hope from here that everything is just a scare.

The players are going through the motions. For now, work is being done in the stands

A stretcher is brought to the stands. The players are still waiting on the field.

Absolute record at San Mamés for a great game tonight

5️⃣2️⃣.0️⃣6️⃣1️⃣ gargantas que nos llevan en volandas en esta semifinal.

Mejor entrada de la historia en un partido del Athletic Club en San Mamés 😍#AthleticAtleti 🏆 #AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/U3C8ybjgr3

— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) February 29, 2024

However, once again there is another emergency in the stands and for the time being the match is not resumed. This is already the second

Advantage for Athletic Club, which has a foot and a half in the final. Led by the two Williams brothers. Atletico Madrid's elimination is very complicated, they need three goals to force extra time. We will see if Simeone makes tactical and player changes after the break. There are still 45 minutes left and many things can happen.

The corner kick ended with a shot from Koke, which went wide.

⚽ ¡¡𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐋!! ¡¡LOS HERMANOS WILLIAMS INTERCAMBIAN LOS PAPELES Y AHORA ES IÑAKI EL QUE ASISTE A NICO!!

🆚 @AthleticClub 2-0 @Atleti | 42'

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Lino went to the bench and Muniain came out, and the captain from the bench received the first card.

Savic's corner kick is headed to the right of Julen

Five minutes of added time in this first half

Rodrigo Paul's shot, which touches an opponent and there will be a corner.

ATHLETIC CLUB GOAL. GOAL BY NICO WILLIAMS. 

Again the two Williams brothers. Iñaki goes to Mario Hermoso, who is cautioned. The elder of the brothers put it to Nico Williams, who scores his sixth goal of the season to bring San Mamés to its feet.

Koke's long pass to Correa, but Paredes appeared to cut the ball off.

Yellow card for Galarreta for the leg gesture on Samuel Lino. The first for an Athletic Club player. The Atlético de Madrid player has to be attended to.

Sancet started the counterattack, but he was alone and Mario Hermoso stole it

The match restarts. A fan in the stands was being treated, but is in stable condition.

The game is stopped due to an emergency in the bleachers.

Atletico comes out well, but Mario Hermoso ends up losing the ball. Koke asks him to calm down

Lino sends the ball to Vivian, but Vivian clears the ball.

Nahuel took a corner kick from Nahuel, but Julen cleared.

Marcos Llorente forces a corner for Atlético de Madrid. Atlético de Madrid tries to get into the play-offs

It goes to Correa. First dangerous arrival of Atletico Madrid where Morata put a ball behind, but the Argentine sent it over the goal.

Galarreta put the ball in, but Savic saved it. Athletic Club presses

Mario Hermoso fouls Iñaki Williams and the Atlético de Madrid player receives a yellow card.

NICO'S POINT NOW. In the opposite direction to the goal, Iñaki put the ball towards Nico Williams, but the ball went just wide of the post.

Atletico Madrid now have more possession and have increased the pressure up front, they need to take risks.

Morata clears a lateral free kick for a corner. The second for Athletic Club

Mario Hermosos' ball got away from Mario Hermosos and Ernesto Valverde's team pulls the ball out of bounds.

Rodrigo de Paul crosses but the referee signals offside.

Koke took a corner kick, but it was saved by the defense.

San Mames is pressing, looking to take its team to the final of the Copa del Rey

Iñaki Williams lost it, but then Mario Hermoso missed the pass.

⚽ ¡¡𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢!! ¡¡Qué pedazo de volea se ha sacado Iñaki Williams para rematar el centro de su hermano!!

🆚 @AthleticClub 1-0 @Atleti | 13'

⚽️ Semifinal (vuelta)

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Marcos Llorente hit it, but it went over. What a fight between Morata and Vivian

Atlético de Madrid now needs two goals to equalize the tie

Atlético de Madrid players claimed a foul by Lino, but the goal has already been awarded.

ATHLETIC CLUB GOAL. GOAL BY IÑAKI WILLIAMS. 

From brother to brother they make the first goal. Nico Williams put a good cross and his brother at the far post with a beautiful volley sends the ball into the back of the net to put the lions ahead.

Athletic has the ball again. For now, both teams are testing the game

Hermoso's short pass was headed in at the far post, but it went weakly into Julen's hands.

Good ball from Rodrigo de Paul to Morata, cut off by the defense and a corner for Simeone's team.

Nico put it in, but Correa pulled it out, possession now for Atletico Madrid.

Nico's ball touches Koke and there will be a corner for Athletic. San Mamés applauds

Savic was attentive to the cut after the ball was picked up by Nico Williams.

First shot on goal of the match. Koke's long pass to the far post to Lino, but Julen saved.

Ruiz de Galarreta's free kick, but Valverde's team ends up keeping the ball. However, it finally goes to the back line and Oblak saves the ball.

Morata is fouled on the jump.

First long possession now for Athletic Club

The first one is for Atlético de Madrid with a lateral free kick by Nahuel Molina, but it is saved by Athletic's defense.

THE MATCH BEGINSSSSSSS. The ball is rolling in San Mamés. The second finalist of the Copa del Rey is at stake.

A great atmosphere in San Mamés, which is full. The anthem is played as the 22 players take the field. It's going to be a veryyyyyyy exciting night!

J. Martínez Munuera: Main Referee

Prieto Iglesias: VAR Referee

Diego Barbero: Assistant

M. Martínez Munuera: Assistant

Muresan Muresan: 4th Referee

In the first leg, Athletic Club won 0-1 at the Civitas Metropolitano. Who will qualify for the final of the Copa del Rey?

Both teams are warming up before the match.

🙌 ¡Los leones van a por todas!

Con todo. #AthleticAtleti 🏆 #AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/4a8La2KjoF

— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) February 29, 2024

🔥 Preparados, listos... pic.twitter.com/tTZzwJEh69

— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) February 29, 2024

The Frenchman has tried until the end, even making a last attempt this Thursday morning. Despite the fact that Simeone has called him up, Griezmann is still in discomfort and will miss the match. His goal is to arrive for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 where Atletico Madrid needs to come from behind against Inter.

The team coached by Mexican Javier Aguirre will be in the final on April 6, 2024, where they will face the winner of this tie. Mallorca will play again in the final of the Copa del Rey, 21 years later after defeating Real Sociedad in the penalty shootout. This was the moment in which they sealed the pass to the final to be played in Seville at the Cartuja stadium.

⚽️ ¡GOOOOOOL DE DARDER Y TENEMOS FINALISTA!@RealSociedad ❌ ✅✅✅✅@RCD_Mallorca ✅✅✅✅✅

🆚 @RealSociedad 1-1 (4-5 penaltis) @RCD_Mallorca

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— RFEF (@rfef) February 27, 2024

Peculiar colors for Atlético de Madrid, which normally plays in red and white and today will wear this blue and white jersey.

Todo al 🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/saSInupILe

— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) February 29, 2024

Images of the Madrid team's arrival at the San Mamés stadium for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.

📍 San Mamés pic.twitter.com/yU43eL2Jxz

— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) February 29, 2024

Athletic Club's fans have already started their match and have welcomed their team at San Mamés.

😨 Pilas cargadas. Eskerrik asko‼️

Ahora, a disfrutar todos del partidazo 🙏#AthleticAtleti 🏆 #AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/pP20lSsaVR

— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) February 29, 2024

Julen; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Prados, Galarreta; Nico Williams, Sancet, Iñaki Williams; Guruzeta.

Oblak; Molina, Savic, Witsel, Hermoso, Samuel Lino; Koke, Llorente, De Paul; Morata, Correa.

In a few minutes the match between Athletic Club and Atlético de Madrid will kick off, both the preview and the minute by minute of the match can be followed here on VAVEL.

In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Athletic Club vs Atlético de Madrid as well as the latest information from the San Mamés stadium. Stay tuned to VAVEL's minute-by-minute online coverage of the match.

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This is the kickoff time in several countries:

Argentina: 15:30 AM

Bolivia: 15:30 AM

Brazil: 16:30 AM

Chile: 15:30 AM

Colombia: 14:30 AM

Ecuador: 14:30 AM

USA (ET): 15:30 AM

Spain: 21:30 PM

Mexico: 14:30 AM

Paraguay: 15:30 AM

Peru: 15:30 AM

Uruguay: 15:30 AM

Venezuela: 15:30 AM

England: 20:30 AM

Australia : 05:30 AM

India: 00:40 AM

Álvaro Morata will have to step up to the plate after Griezmann's departure. The captain of the Spanish National Team has 19 goals and two assists in 35 games. In this competition he has only scored one goal. Simeone reserved him against Almeria and only played in the last 20 minutes.

Iñaki Williams rested the first half against Betis in order to be at 100% for the Copa del Rey match. The 29-year-old Ghana international right winger has ten goals and four assists in 26 appearances. He has one goal and one assist in this competition.

Atlético de Madrid comes from dropping two points at home to Almería. In a match in which they were twice ahead on the scoreboard, but were unable to hold on to the advantage. The rojiblancos are in a negative streak, as they have only won one game out of the last six matches they have played. 

It has been 11 years since the Madrid team last lifted the trophy. 19 times they have reached the final and 10 of them ended up winning the Copa del Rey. 

Atlético de Madrid's last five matches

Almería 2-2 Atlético de Madrid : LaLiga: February 24, 2024

Inter 1-0 Atlético de Madrid | UEFA Champions League: 20 February 2024

Atlético de Madrid 5-0 UD Las Palmas | LaLiga: February 17, 2024

Sevilla 1-0 Atlético de Madrid | LaLiga: February 11, 2024

Atlético de Madrid 0-1 Athletic Club : Copa del Rey: February 7, 2024

Athletic Club has just lost 1-3 against Real Betis in their last match. However, this was their second defeat of 2024. They are currently in the European places in fifth position with 49 points, three points behind Atletico Madrid, which is in the Champions League places. 

This is the fifth time the lions are in the semifinals and will be looking to return to a final as they were in the final in the 2020 and 2021 editions. However, they have not lifted the title since 1984. 23 times they have won the Copa del Rey. 

Last five matches

Real Betis 3-1 Athletic Club | LaLiga: 25 February 2024

Athletic Club 3-2 Girona : LaLiga: 19 February 2024

Almería 0-0 Athletic Club | LaLiga: 12 February 2024

Atlético de Madrid 0-1 Athletic Club : LaLiga: 7 February 2024

Athletic Club 4-0 Mallorca | LaLiga: 2 February 2024

Numerous clashes between Athletic Club and Atlético de Madrid with a favorable balance for the Madrid team, which has won 94 times, 85 times Athletic Club has won, while 36 duels have ended in a draw. The last time these two teams faced each other was last February 7 in the first leg where Athletic Club gained an advantage by winning at the Civitas Metropolitano by 0-1. Eight times they have faced each other in the Copa del Rey with five victories for the Madrid team, while three for Athletic. For the first time in history they have met in the semifinals of this competition. 

Last five clashes 

Atlético de Madrid 0-1 Athletic Club | Copa del Rey: 7 February 2024

Athletic Club 2-0 Atlético de Madrid | LaLiga: 16 December 2023

Atlético de Madrid 1-0 Athletic Club | LaLiga: February 19, 2023

Athletic Club 0-1 Atlético de Madrid | LaLiga: October 15, 2022

Athletic Club 2-0 Atlético de Madrid | LaLiga: April 30, 2022

The match will be played at the San Mamés stadium, located in the city of Bilbao. It was inaugurated in September 2013 and has a capacity for 53289 spectators.

Athletic Club and Atlético de Madrid will meet this Thursday, February 29 in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.

My name is Manuel Carmona Hidalgo and I will be your host for this match. We will provide you with pre-match analysis and news here on VAVEL.