Barcelona knocked out of Copa del Rey by Bilbao

Ever since Ilkay Gundogan made the switch from Manchester City to Barcelona, he has successfully managed to hit the back of the net three times.

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona in the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey with a score of 4-2 at the San Mames stadium, resulting in Barcelona's elimination from the tournament.

At the beginning of the match, Gorka Guruzeta scored the first goal for Bilbao. However, Barca managed to take the lead with two goals just past the 30-minute mark. Robert Lewandowski scored the equaliser and Lamine Yamal added to the tally to make it 2-1.

Bilbao scored a goal to tie the game at the 49th minute mark with the help of Oihan Sancet.

Inaki Williams managed to score during the additional period, and then his brother Nico Williams ensured their win just before the end of the game.

Barcelona, led by Xavi, had control of the ball most of the time, but Bilbao seemed to be the team with more threatening attacks and managed to attempt 27 shots towards the target.

Nevertheless, Yamal, who is only 16 years old, was able to score in the competition, making him the youngest scorer. In the final minutes of the game, he had the opportunity to bring Barca into the semi-finals. Unfortunately, he missed an easy goal even after getting past Bilbao's goalkeeper, Julen Agirrezabala.

The elimination of Barcelona and Real Madrid signifies defeat as they have been dominant in winning 10 out of the previous 15 Copas del Rey.

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