Barcelona is out of Copa Del Rey

Barca won the Copa del Rey last season and defending their title was probably their best chance of silverware this term. Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 3-2 at San Mames on Thursday. Barcelona dominated possession but Athlectic Bilbao Club was the most dangerous side during the counterattack.

Athletic Bilbao player Iker Munaian scored the first goal of the match after two minutes of kick-off. New signing of Barcelona from Manchester City Ferran Torres scores his first goal for Barcelona in the 20th minute of the game. In the second half of the match Inigo Martinez scored a goal in the 86th minute thought Bilbao won the game, Pedri came up with a last-minute goal. Both teams were leveled till the end of the second half. Both teams were leveled till the second half. In the extra time, Barcelona conceded a penalty as Jordi Alba handled the ball in the box. Iker Munian stepped up and scored the winning goal for Bilbao and sent Barcelona out of the tournament.

Disappointment for Barca as Ansu Fati was in tears after sustaining a thigh injury against Athletic Bilbao in extra time. This defeat means Barcelona has been knocked out of two competitions. Before losing to Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona lost to their archrivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal.

Barcelona and Xavi have only La Liga and the Europa League left to fight for this season.