Copa del Rey Final Analysis

On this week’s episode, Robbie Dunne and Jamie Kemp take a look back at the Copa del Rey final that saw Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca for their first major trophy in 40 years. After 131 minutes, 43 shots, 62 crosses, 40 fouls involving 34 players, it’s hard to know where to begin, but they start with Ernesto Valverde and Javier Aguirre, two dons of Spanish football.

They discuss the general overview of the games, substitutes and why Valverde took off Beñat Prados. They also discuss Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet and a lot more on Athletic Club’s brilliant season and squad depth. They finish up chatting about Aguirre’s future and Mallorca’s fight against relegation. There was a list of potential replacements reported if Aguirre leaves and it includes Diego Martinez, Ruud van Nistlerooy and Eder Sarabia.