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Holders Barcelona knocked out of Copa del Rey by Athletic

January 20, 2022 FC Barcelona's Sergino Dest in action with Athletic Bilbao's Dani Vivian REUTERS

Holders Barcelona were knocked out of the Copa del Rey after suffering a 3-2 defeat in extra-time at Athletic Bilbao in the last 16 on Thursday as their difficult season continued.

Athletic dominated a thrilling match and went ahead early thanks to a beautiful cross-shot from Iker Muniain who curled the ball past Marc-Andre ter Stegen into the top corner.

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