The Lions traveled to the Can Rosés sports zone for a memorable encounter.
UE Rubí hosted Athletic Club on Wednesday, November 1, at 9:30 PM, at the Zona Deportiva Can Rosés stadium, as part of the first round of the Copa del Rey for the 2023-2024 season.
Fans could follow the UE Rubí versus Athletic Club match live as part of the Copa del Rey 2023-24 coverage, with both teams aiming to start the campaign on a strong note.
The squad led by Jordi Peris, a player from Lliga Elit who had not taken part in the previous edition of the tournament, faced a challenging task against a rival determined to assert control from the opening whistle.
Athletic Club, nicknamed the Lions, had recently reached the semi-finals of the cup in the prior season and sat sixth in La Liga, reflecting a side with recent high-level experience in domestic competition.
From the outset, the match remained open and competitive until the final whistle. Malcolm Ares delivered a brace between the 50th and 57th minutes, seemingly tipping the balance in favor of the visitors, yet a late strike from Marc Rodríguez at 86 minutes rekindled hope for the Rubí side and kept the suspense alive in the closing seconds.
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