(ANSA) – ROME, JANUARY 21 – Barcelona, holder of the title, were eliminated in the round of 16 from the Copa del Re, beaten 3-2 in extra time by Athletic in Bilbao. Another blow for the blaugrana team after leaving the Champions League in the group stage and late in the league, and also for the coach, Xavi. Still going through extra time, Real Madrid reached the quarterfinals, beating Elche 2-1 At the San Mames stadium, the Catalans managed to recover twice thanks to Ferran Torres (20 ‘) and Pedri (48’), to the goals of Muniain and Martinez, but the penalty converted by Muniain himself in the first extra time gave the hosts the passage of the turn.
In Elche, Ancelotti’s team managed to recover Verdu’s goal in the first extra time (the result at 90 ‘was 0-0), scoring with Isco and Hazard. (HANDLE).
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