Players and fans celebrate as Athletic Club win Copa Del Rey to end 40-year trophy drought – video

Players and fans celebrated history after Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca 4-2 on penalties to win their 24th Copa del Rey title and their first since 1984 - ending a 40-year trophy drought in a nerve-wracking final in Seville.

"There’s real pride in representing a community like Athletic," said one fan. Bilbao are the fourth oldest Spanish club and among three never to be relegated, alongside Real Madrid and Barcelona, while staying loyal to their unique philosophy of only fielding players of Basque origin. "This is one more dream I''ve fulfilled. I''ve dreamt about this moment so many times," said Basque-born winger Nico Williams.

  • Athletic Club beat Mallorca in Copa del Rey final to end 40-year trophy drought

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