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Athletic Bilbao has won the Copa del Rey after 40 years. The Basque team defeated Mallorca in the penalty shootout at La Cartuja.
What happened in the final?
The match ended with a 0-0 tie and Athletic Bilbao took the title in the penalty shootout. Muniain and Oscar de Marcos, the team captains, were the first to exit the plane that brought them back to Bilbao.
The celebration in Bilbao
The city of Bilbao is preparing to receive the champion team. On Thursday, a million people are expected to gather in the streets to celebrate the title. The mayor of Bilbao, Juan Mari Aburto, has asked fans to be cautious.
The controversy over the number of Cups
Athletic Bilbao claims to have 25 Cup titles, not 24. The club considers that it won the Coronation Cup in 1902, but this is not officially recognized.
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1902 | Coronation Cup |
| 2023 | Copa del Rey |
The president of Athletic Bilbao, Jon Uriarte, and the coach, Ernesto Valverde, got out of their cars to sign autographs and take photos with the fans.
