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Thrilling Draw Between Valencia and Athletic Club in Copa del Rey
Valencia, Spain – In a match full of intensity and unexpected twists, Valencia and Athletic Club drew at the Estadio de Mestalla in a Copa del Rey quarter-final clash. The match, played on February 4, 2026, ended with a score that reflected the parity shown on the field.
Valencia dominated possession with 52% compared to Athletic’s 48%, but the effectiveness in front of goal was similar. The score was opened in the 26th minute with an own goal by U. Sadiq, giving Athletic Club the initial lead. However, Sadiq himself redeemed himself by scoring a goal in the 35th minute, leveling the score for Valencia.
Athletic Club had the opportunity to take the lead in the 75th minute, but M. Jauregizar missed a penalty. In a thrilling finale, I. Williams scored for Athletic Club in the 90th minute, thanks to an assist from N. Williams, that seemed to settle the match, but in the end the game ended in a draw.
The match was marked by intensity, reflected in the yellow cards shown to E. Valverde and C. Corberan in the 88th minute, and to D. Lopez in the 90th minute. Valencia committed 13 fouls, while Athletic Club committed 8.
While Valencia had more total shots (11 against Athletic’s 12), both teams showed similar aim with 3 shots on target each. The match leaves the tie open for the return leg.
Substitutions valencia: at minute 59 U. Sadiq came in and H. Duro went out., at minute 59 J. Copete came in and C. Tarrega went out., at minute 77 L. Beltran came in and L. Ramazani went out., at minute 77 A. Danjuma came in and D. Lopez went out., at minute 89 F. Ugrinic came in and G. Rodriguez went out.
Substitutions athletic club: at minute 59 M. Vesga came in and Y. Berchiche went out., at minute 59 Izeta came in and G. Guruzeta went out., at minute 59 A. Laporte came in and I. Ruiz de Galarreta went out., at minute 70 R. Navarro came in and I. Williams went out., at minute 70 S. Sanchez came in and N. Williams went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Valencia
Athletic Club
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