“Umar Sadiq's own goal gives Athletic Club the lead in unfortunate circumstances”
Pivotal“Umar Sadiq redeems himself with a close-range equalizer from just a few yards out”
Pivotal“Heated argument between both managers results in yellow cards for Corberán and Valverde”
“Iñaki Williams scores the winner in the final minute to send Athletic Club through”
Pivotal
Valencia
Athletic Club
Athletic Club edged out Valencia 2-1 in a Copa del Rey encounter that showcased both the cruel and kind nature of football. Umar Sadiq experienced the full spectrum, first putting Athletic ahead with an unfortunate own goal in the 26th minute before redeeming himself nine minutes later with a close-range equalizer. The match seemed destined for extra time until Iñaki Williams struck in the 90th minute to send Athletic through. The game was marked by tactical adjustments from both coaches, with five substitutions made at the 59-minute mark suggesting significant strategic shifts, and heated exchanges between managers Carlos Corberán and Ernesto Valverde earning both yellow cards late in proceedings.
Substitution for Valencia: Hugo Duro comes on to take the place of Umar Sadiq.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Copete from Valencia.
Missed opportunity! Umar Sadiq from Valencia took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the right. The assist came from Pepelu.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Luis Rioja from Valencia fires a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Mikel Vesga commits a foul for Athletic Club.
Missed opportunity! Pepelu from Valencia took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Missed opportunity! Robert Navarro from Athletic Club took a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard area, but it went wide.
Filip Ugrinic from Valencia commits a foul.
Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Club is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Urko Izeta from Athletic Club has been awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Pepelu from Valencia commits a foul.
Umar Sadiq from Valencia commits a foul.
Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Luis Rioja from Valencia earns a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Íñigo Lekue from Athletic Club commits a foul.
The second half is underway with the score tied at 1-1 between Valencia and Athletic Club.
The first half concludes with the score tied at 1-1 between Valencia and Athletic Club.
The first half concludes with the score tied at 1-1 between Valencia and Athletic Club.
The first half concludes with the score tied at 1-1 between Valencia and Athletic Club.
Corner kick awarded to Valencia after Íñigo Lekue allowed the ball to go out.
The shot is deflected. Jesús Vázquez from Valencia tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
The shot was denied. Lucas Beltrán from Valencia tried to score with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. Luis Rioja provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Missed opportunity. Mikel Jauregizar from Athletic Club headed the ball from the center of the box, but it went over the goal and to the right. The chance was set up by a cross from Robert Navarro.
The attempt is thwarted. Mikel Jauregizar from Athletic Club takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Urko Izeta from Athletic Club is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Copete from Valencia commits a foul.
Athletic Club has been flagged for offside. Nico Serrano has been deemed to be in an offside position.
Selton Sánchez of Athletic Club is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Pepelu from Valencia commits a foul.
Offside call against Athletic Club. Urko Izeta has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Lucas Beltrán commits a foul for Valencia.
Shot on goal denied. Pepelu from Valencia takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Corner kick awarded to Valencia after Andoni Gorosabel allowed the ball to go out.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Arnaut Danjuma from Valencia tries to score with his right foot from the left side of the six-yard area, but his effort is blocked. The chance was set up by a cross from Luis Rioja.
Offside call against Valencia. Arnaut Danjuma has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Íñigo Lekue from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Filip Ugrinic from Valencia is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Goal! It's now Valencia 1, Athletic Club 1. Umar Sadiq scores for Valencia with a left-footed shot from just a few yards out, finding the center of the net.
Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Arnaut Danjuma from Valencia earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Umar Sadiq of Valencia accidentally scored an own goal, putting Athletic Club in the lead. The score now stands at Valencia 0, Athletic Club 1.
Robert Navarro from Athletic Club earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Dimitri Foulquier from Valencia commits a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Copete from Valencia.
Missed opportunity! Mikel Vesga of Athletic Club headed the ball from the center of the box, but it went wide to the right. The chance came after a corner, with Robert Navarro providing the cross.
Corner kick awarded to Athletic Club after Stole Dimitrievski allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Athletic Club after Stole Dimitrievski allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Athletic Club after Copete allowed the ball to go out of play.
Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Dimitri Foulquier from Valencia commits a foul.
Corner awarded to Valencia after Robert Navarro allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Valencia after a play that resulted in a deflection off Andoni Gorosabel.
Valencia is penalized for offside. Umar Sadiq has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Valencia has been flagged for offside. Umar Sadiq has been caught in an offside position.
The shot was blocked. Luis Rioja from Valencia took a left-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, but it was saved.
Lucas Beltrán from Valencia earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Lucas Beltrán from Valencia has been awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Íñigo Lekue from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Valencia is penalized for offside. Umar Sadiq has been flagged for being in an offside position.
The first half is underway!
The teams have revealed their starting lineups, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
