Athletic ends 40-year drought without winning the cup title. The Basques conceded up to three consecutive shots in the 0-1 play.

The victory, in any case, was agonizing because it did not reach the penalty round. The red and white team had no choice but to manage the pressure, combat anxiety and assume the status of favorite from the conviction that La Cartuja was San Mamés. The outcome endorsed the trajectory and game plan of Mallorca, and rewarded Athletic's long and suffering wait.