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Barcelona suffers shock defeat to Espanyol in a dramatic Copa Del Rey clash

Lionel Messi (R), goes for a penalty kick against Espanyol during their Spanish Copa del Rey quarterfinal first leg match [Photo:Courtesy]

Lionel Messi had a penalty saved as Barcelona were beaten by fierce rivals Espanyol.

Barca were stunned in the quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, ending an unbeaten run of 29 games in all competitions.

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