On the day the favorites died, champions FC Barcelona and surprise leaders FC Girona had to bury their title hopes in the Spanish Cup.
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Barça, with national team captain Ilkay Gündogan, was eliminated from the competition in the quarter-finals with a 2:4 (2:2, 2:1) after extra time at Athletic Bilbao, as was Girona, who lost 2:3 (0:3) at Real Mallorca fell by the wayside.
Last Tuesday, Real Sociedad San Sebastian was the first team to reach the semi-finals with a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo. The fourth and final semi-finalists will be determined on Thursday (9 p.m.) by Atletico Madrid and Sevilla FC. Cup defender Real Madrid failed in the round of 16 against local rivals Atletico.
Record cup winners Barça fell behind in Bilbao a few seconds after kick-off thanks to Gorka Guruzeta. Until the break, however, the guests temporarily turned the game around thanks to former world footballer Robert Lewandowski (26th) and Lamine Yamal (32nd). But just shortly after the break, Ohian Sancet (49th) equalized for the Basques against the 32-time cup winners and thus forced extra time, in which Inaki Williams (105th + 2) and Nico Williams (120th + 1) celebrated The hosts’ coup was perfect.
Girona lost its place in the semi-finals on Mallorca in the first round. Goals from Cyle Larin (21st) and a brace from Abdon Prats (28th and 35th, hand penalty) practically meant the decision against the league leaders. Although Girona gained hope in the majority after a yellow-red card for Antonio Raillo (67th) with goals from Christian Stuani (71st) and Savio (90th + 6), the Basques ultimately had to accept their second defeat of the season in all competitions .