Quarterfinals: The Road to the Semifinals
The quarterfinal stage of the tournament delivered high-intensity action, featuring a mix of dominant performances and nail-biting finishes. Played over two legs, teams battled for a spot in the semifinals, with aggregate scores determining who progressed and one tie requiring a decisive break to resolve the deadlock.
Key Facts
- Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao both advanced with identical aggregate scores of 7–2.
- Real Unión secured their place in the semifinals with a 3–1 aggregate victory over Sevilla FC.
- FC Barcelona progressed via a tie break after finishing level with Sporting Gijón.
- The highest-scoring single match was Athletic Bilbao's 6–1 victory in the second leg.
First Leg Action
The opening matches set the stage for the knockout rounds. Real Madrid established an early and commanding lead, defeating Natacion 4–0 thanks to goals from Quesada, Monjardín (two), and Valderrama. Meanwhile, FC Barcelona secured a comfortable 2–0 win over Sporting Gijón with goals from Alcántara and Carulla.
Other matchups were far more contested. Sevilla FC and Real Unión played to a 1–1 draw, with Kinké scoring for Sevilla and Matías for Real Unión. Similarly, Celta Vigo and Athletic Bilbao ended their first encounter in a 1–1 stalemate, with Posada and Carmelo finding the net for their respective sides.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Second Leg Dramas
The return fixtures saw some surprising shifts in momentum. Real Madrid continued their dominance, winning 3–2 against Natacion to advance 7–2 on aggregate. Athletic Bilbao produced the most clinical performance of the round, crushing Celta Vigo 6–1. This victory was fueled by hat-tricks from both Larrakoetxea and Laca, resulting in a 7–2 aggregate win.
Real Unión managed to overturn their draw with Sevilla FC, winning the second leg 2–0 with goals from Errazquin and Matías, qualifying with a 3–1 aggregate score. However, the most dramatic shift occurred in the Barcelona vs. Sporting Gijón tie, where Sporting Gijón won the second leg 2–0 via two goals from Arcadio, leveling the aggregate score.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]The Tie Break
Because FC Barcelona and Sporting Gijón were tied on aggregate, a tie break was required to determine the semifinalist. Barcelona emerged victorious with a 3–1 win. Gràcia scored twice and Piera added a penalty, while Arcadio scored a penalty for Sporting Gijón. Barcelona ultimately qualified with a 5–3 aggregate advantage.
Summary of Results
| Winning Team | Opponent | Aggregate Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | Natacion | 7–2 | Qualified |
| Athletic Bilbao | Celta Vigo | 7–2 | Qualified |
| Real Unión | Sevilla FC | 3–1 | Qualified |
| FC Barcelona | Sporting Gijón | 5–3 | Qualified (Tie Break) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams advanced to the semifinals?
The teams that qualified for the semifinals are Real Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Real Unión, and FC Barcelona.
Who were the top scorers in the second leg?
Larrakoetxea and Laca were the standout performers, each scoring three goals in Athletic Bilbao's 6–1 victory over Celta Vigo.
How did FC Barcelona qualify despite losing the second leg?
After Sporting Gijón won the second leg 2–0 to level the aggregate, a tie break was played. Barcelona won this match 3–1 to secure their progression.
What was the highest aggregate score of the round?
Both Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao achieved the highest aggregate score, winning their respective ties 7–2.
Who scored for Real Unión in their victory over Sevilla FC?
Matías scored in the first leg, and both Errazquin and Matías scored in the second leg to secure the 3–1 aggregate win.