After winning domestic championship, La Liga, Barcelona have lifted another trophy, Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao, their 27th 8Copa del Rey) in club history. Magical Lionel Messi with a solo-run opened the scoring in the first half, while the Brazilian Neymar gave a 2-0 lead to Barcelona at the half-time. Messi completed his double in the 74th minute, while nine minutes later Athletic Bilbao’s Iñaki Williams has scored for the final 1-3.
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Match Highlights
Team Lineups
Barcelona (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta; Messi, Suarez, Neymar.
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Herrerin; Bustinza, Etxeita, Laporte, Balenziaga; San Jose, Rico; Iraola, Benat, Williams; Aduriz.
Pre Match Video
Barcelona not underestimating Bilbao – Iniesta, Luis Enrique
After claiming the Spanish League title, Barcelona are now looking to win the Copa del Rey when they take on Athletic Bilbao in the final on Saturday (30 May).