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Athletic Bilbao's Late Winner Stuns Lionel Messi, Barcelona in Copa del Rey

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Barcelona were sent packing from the 2020 Copa del Rey after a 1-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao at San Mames Stadium on Thursday night.

Ibai Gomez scored a 93rd-minute winner to send the 2015 finalists through to the last four, despite the presence of Lionel Messi in the Barca starting lineup.

It means the Blaugrana have now lost twice in six games across all competitions since Quique Setien replaced Ernesto Valverde in the dugout last month.

What's Next?

Barca are away to one of Setien's former teams, Real Betis, in La Liga on Sunday.