Copa del Rey: Athletic Bilbao stun Barcelona 2-1

Athletic Bilbao's forward Eneko Boveda (L) vies with Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) round of 16 first leg football match Athletic Club Bilbao VS FC Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on January 5, 2017. © AFP

Catalan giants Barcelona have suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, leaving in tatters, their hopes of claiming a 3rd consecutive crown in the Copa del Rey.

FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez, jumps over Athletic Bilbao's goalkeeper Gorka Iraizos. © AP

Luis Enrique's side had traveled to San Mames in the 1st leg of their Copa del Rey last 16 clash, where they were far from style, as they conceded 2 first half goals in 3 minutes through Aritz Aduriz and Inaki Williams.

Lionel Messi (C) vies with Athletic Bilbao's defender Mikel San Jose. © AFP

Lionel Messi drew a goal back from a free kick just after the break, but the hosts managed to defend their lead despite having 2 players dismissed in the 2nd half.


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