Athletic Bilbao vs FC Barcelona 1943 Copa del Rey Final
Athletic Bilbao's 1943 Copa del Generalísimo victory over Real Madrid in extra time.
Athletic Bilbao defeated Real Madrid in the 1943 Copa del Generalísimo Final, which was a single match decided in extra time.
Quick Facts
- Scoreline
- 1-0 on aggregate (1-0 in the second leg; first leg 0-0)
Lore & Background
Real Madrid advanced to the final after an 11–1 win over FC Barcelona in the semi-final second leg, overturning a 3–0 first-leg deficit. In the final, Athletic Bilbao beat Real Madrid in extra time.
Did You Know?
- The semi-final between Real Madrid and Barcelona (11–1) is considered one of the most controversial games in Spanish football history.
- Barcelona's president was dismissed after the semi-final, and months later Real Madrid's president Santiago Bernabéu offered his excuses.
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