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Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona: 2016 Copa del Rey Quarter-Final, Leg 1 Score

Barcelona claimed the initiative in their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie with Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday after a 2-1 victory at the San Mames in the first leg.

Munir El Haddadi and Neymar gave the visitors a comfortable lead in the first half, but Aritz Aduriz's late strike means Athletic head into next week's second leg with just a one-goal deficit to make up.

AS relayed the team news for both sides before kick-off:

Athletic Club XI: Herrerín, De Marcos, Lekue, Etxeita, Laporte; Iturraspe, Beñat, Eraso, Susaeta; Aduriz and Williams

— AS English (@English_AS) January 20, 2016

The hosts made a bright start, but it was Neymar who forced the first save, with Iago Herrerin tipping away the Brazilian's effort after 15 minutes.