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Holders Barcelona knocked out of Copa del Rey by Athletic

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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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