Vintage Copa night at San Mamés

Vintage Copa night at San Mamés

Athletic booked their place in the quarter-finals with a win over RCD Espanyol, the first Copa match at The Cathedral this season

San Mamés had not staged a Copa night since 10 February 2022, and the Athleticzales did not disappoint on the competition's return to The Cathedral. 

37,564 spectators revelled as Oscar de Marcos' first half goal sent Athletic through to the final eight on the back of an astute performance against Espanyol.

On Friday afternoon, Los Leones will discover their next opponent and whether they will play at San Mames or away from home.