The Basque side landed in Seville as strong favourites to end their long wait for a cup win up against a battling Mallorca team....For More CONTINUE THE FULL READING▶▶
However, the opening 45 minutes did not go to plan for Athletic Club, as Dani Rodriguez’s superb finish put Mallorca 1-0 ahead before the break.
⚽️ ¡¡¡GOOOOOOL DEL RCD MALLORCA!!! ¡¡¡MARCA DANI RODRÍGUEZ!!!
Resolvió el jugador mallorquinista tras varios rechaces en el área para batir con calma a Agirrezabala.
🆚 @AthleticClub – @RCD_Mallorca | 0-1 | 20′
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That put the tie in the balance after the restart and Oihan Sancet bustled through a pair of tackles to level the contest just minutes after the restart.
⚽️ ¡¡¡GOOOOOOL DEL ATHLETIC CLUB!!! ¡¡¡LO EMPATA OIHAN SANCET CON UN GOLAZO!!!
Gran pase de Nico para que el internacional la clave en la red.
🆚 @AthleticClub – @RCD_Mallorca | 1-1 | 50′
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— RFEF (@rfef) April 6, 2024
The midfielder is rumoured to be on Luis de la Fuente’s list of options for Euro 2024 and a determined finish in such a crucial game will surely have boosted his chances of a call up.
Fans could be settling in for a long night at the Estadio de la Cartuja with the possibility for extra time and penalties in Andalucia.