The match had action from minute 1, literally, as Athletic Club began winning just 42 seconds in, with a great goal from Gorka Guruzeta. It only took Barcelona 30 minutes to turn the score around, goals from Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal.
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When Xavi Hernandez's team had the most control of the game, Athletic Club's tying goal arrived, just 2 minutes into the second half. Thus, both teams reached overtime.
Already in extra time, Iñaki Williams scored a great goal in the 105th minute + 2'. The Ghana striker finished in the six-yard box, the ball hit the post but Iñaki received the rebound and sent it into the back of the goal.
With Barcelona already on the attack, Williams scored with a great goal to make it 4-2, but it wasn't Iñaki, but Nico, his brother! Nico Williams scored a great goal with the outside of the foot, straight into the corner, and sealed the match and sealed the place in the Copa del Rey semi-final.
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Barcelona's decision with Xavi Hernandez:
Joan Laporta fully trusts Xavi Hernandez. It is a reality that today's elimination from the Copa del Rey is a low blow for Xavi's project, however, Joan Laporta's decision is to keep Xavi Hernandez and that has not changed. Let's remember the words of the president of Barcelona a little over a week ago; "He has all our trust and he deserves it. When you give trust to a person, they give their best. The trust we have in Xavi is total."
