Athletic are not bad in the new Cup format that was established four seasons ago now. The rojiblanco team qualifies in the quarterfinals every year. In the first two they qualified to play in the final and in the third, last season, they fell in the semifinals against Valencia.
The lions, despite everything, have not won the title so far. The first final, the equivalent of 2020 played in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, they lost to Real 0-1. The second, also in 2021, they lost to Barça 0-4.
In last season’s semifinals, Marcelino’s students drew 1-1 in San Mamés with Valencia. Those from Bordalás prevailed in the second leg 1-0 at Mestalla. Later Betis was proclaimed champion.
Valverde and his players will face their rivals for the quarterfinals of the current season this afternoon. Athletic’s rivalry will be between Real Sociedad, Sevilla, Atlético de Madrid, Valencia, Osasuna, Barça and Real Madrid.
game next week
The quarterfinal clashes will continue to be played in single matches and will take place on January 24, 25 and 26. The pairings will be announced early this afternoon after the draw scheduled at Ciudad del Fútbol de Las Rozas at 1:00 pm The stadium where the match in question will be played will be determined according to the order in which the balls are drawn.
Qualifications will, yes, continue to be a single match, so in the event of ties at the end of 90 minutes of play, they will be resolved in extra time and, if necessary, in the corresponding penalty shootout.
Source: La Verdad
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