Hommam Al Nassim 
Athletic Bilbao’s joy at winning the Copa del Rey on Saturday was mixed with terrifying moments after one of the billboards fell as a result of a stampede of fans.
The circulating video showed the moment the painting fell and a quick intervention from the organizers, as no injuries were recorded because the painting fell very close to the pitch.
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Athletic restored their history by winning the Copa del Rey for the twenty-fourth time, after forty years since their last title win in 1984, when they faced repeated disappointments in six previous finals of the tournament.
Athletic Bilbao secured a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout win over Real Mallorca, with 23-year-old goalkeeper Julen Aguirizabala blocking a decisive penalty.
Dani Rodriguez shared the goals for Mallorca in the 21st minute before Sunset equalized for Bilbao in the 50th minute.
Athletic Bilbao’s Nicolas Williams said: “We made history,” in an expression of the club’s return to victory.
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