Osasuna on Tuesday qualified for Spain’s Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2005 after eliminating Athletic Bilbao.
In the second leg of the semifinal, Osasuna took a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao’s San Mames Stadium to reach the Spanish Cup final for the second time in history as they won the first leg 1-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 33rd minute, Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams scored the opener in the six-yard box. The match went to extra time as the regular time was 1-0 for the home team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a cross, unmarked Pablo Ibanez scored the equalizer via a right-footed volley near the area in the 116th minute to take Osasuna to the 2023 Copa del Rey final, their first since 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 2005 Copa del Rey final, Real Betis beat Osasuna 2-1 in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Athletic Bilbao, who were eliminated on Tuesday evening, won the Copa del Rey for 23 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barcelona are the record holders in this competition, having won 31 Spanish Cup titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Wednesday, Barcelona will play against Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semifinals second leg at the Spotify Camp Nou after winning the first match 1-0 in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eder Militao’s own goal led Barcelona to a narrow win over Real Madrid in the first leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Osasuna will face Barcelona or Real Madrid in the final on May 6 in Seville.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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