Athletic Bilbao Breaks Atletico Madrid's Unbeaten Streak in Copa del Rey Semifinal

A penalty by Álex Berenguer secures a 1-0 victory for Athletic Bilbao, setting the stage for a tense second leg.

Athletic Bilbao secured a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals, ending Atletico's 28-match unbeaten streak at home.
Álex Berenguer scored the only goal of the match with a penalty kick in the first half.
The victory gives Athletic Bilbao a significant advantage ahead of the second leg of the semifinals, scheduled for February 29 at San Mames Stadium.
Atletico Madrid had a late penalty call reversed after a VAR review determined striker Álvaro Morata was offside.
Athletic Bilbao is aiming for its first Copa del Rey title since 1984, while Atletico Madrid seeks its first title since 2013.