The Copa del Rey final was well underway, and from the moment the whistle blew, it was clear—this was not going to be a cautious game.
Both Valencia and Athletic Bilbao had come to fight, to impose their will on the pitch, and to seize history.
The first ten minutes were a whirlwind of quick passes, sharp tackles, and relentless pressing.
Every touch was contested, every clearance met with another wave of attack.
The crowd at Estadio de la Cartuja fed off the intensity, voices rising and falling with each near-miss, each burst of speed, each crunching tackle.
In the 4th minute, Izan received the ball on the left flank, his first touch taking him away from Óscar De Marcos.
The moment he felt space open up, he turned on the afterburners.
"Here goes Izan! Look at that acceleration!" the commentator exclaimed.
