Barca Blaugranes - Copa del Rey: Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona: Lineups, Goals, Videos, Updates#GraciesTitohttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47187/barca-fave.png2016-01-20T23:45:01+01:00http://www.barcablaugranes.com/rss/stream/105584512016-01-20T23:45:01+01:002016-01-20T23:45:01+01:00Copa: Bilbao 1-2 Barça: Review
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<p>Recap of the action from Barcelona's 1st Quarter Final Leg win against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Cup.</p> <p align="justify">In the first leg of the Copa del Rey Quarter Final between last season’s Cup finalists, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> manager to secure an important advantage, boosted by the fact the two Barcelona goals were scored at San Mames. But the Catalans will have to take care of business at home as the winner of this time is anything but a forgone conclusion after Aritz Aduriz halved Barcelona’s lead, a lead earned by strikes from Munir El Haddadi and Neymar.</p>
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<td><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://athletic.theoffside.com/">Athletic Bilbao</a></td>
<td>Barcelona</td>
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<td>Possession</td>
<td>39%</td>
<td>61%</td>
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<td>Total Shots</td>
<td>11<br>
</td>
<td>9<br>
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<td>Shots on Target</td>
<td>4<br>
</td>
<td>4<br>
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<td>Corners</td>
<td>12<br>
</td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>Fouls</td>
<td>24<br>
</td>
<td>15<br>
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<td>Offsides</td>
<td>2<br>
</td>
<td>2<br>
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<td>Yellow Cards</td>
<td>6<br>
</td>
<td>3<br>
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<td>Red Cards</td>
<td>0<br>
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<td>0<br>
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<p align="justify">Just three days after Barcelona hammered Athletic by a score of 6-0 the two teams met again, but nobody was expecting a similar result as there were several differences in the two sides. The first one was that Athletic didn't have to play with 10 men just about the entire game as they did at the Camp Nou and Barcelona were without two members of the record-breaking MSN trio with Luis Suarez out with a suspension and <span>Lionel Messi</span> missing the game as a precaution after receiving a knock three days ago.</p>
<p align="justify">What was expected form this game was that the hosts would pressure the Catalans all across the pitch and that is exactly how the Basques played. Barcelona often struggled to get out of their own half as the hosts were harassing Barcelona players relentlessly. It is a tactic the Basques have often used, especially at San Mames, to mixed results, but it was clear that in this one Barcelona had many problems in defense and in transition. Athletic though looked very confident on the pitch and launched several good looking attacks, but Barcelona held its ground.</p>
<p align="justify">After surviving the early attacks, Barcelona started to get some attacks of their own going. Their first chance came in the 15th minute when after a corner kick Neymar's deflected shot almost surprised Iago Herrerín. <span>Dani Alves</span> would take a long-range shot from the ensuing corner, but the ball whistled wide of Herrerín's right post.</p>
<p align="justify">In the 18th minute, however, Barcelona would take the lead. The Catalans attacked down the right side and the key play came when Arda Turan, who attracted three players, got the ball forward to the rushing Ivan Rakitić. The Croatian wasted no time in sending a perfect cross to Munir in the middle who made no mistake in redirecting the ball into the back of net.</p>
<p align="justify">So Athletic's great start to the game was spoiled when three defenders communicated poorly and all covered Arda. And another defensive mistake would cost the hosts seven minutes later. <span>Sergi Roberto</span> chipped the ball in from the left side seemingly right into the path of Xabier Etxeita, but the central defender let the ball past him into the waiting feet of Neymar. Herrerín left his line to clear the ball away but missed it, leaving Neymar alone with the ball in front of an empty net for an easy goal.</p>
<p align="justify">But Athletic would not go quietly into the night, as even though they were clearly demoralized by the two-goal Barcelona lead their pressing did not let up. But unlike in the early minutes of the half the Basques didn't really threaten Marc-Andre ter Stegen in goal for the rest of the half, mostly due to some excellent defensive plays from his back-line where Gerard Pique's play was especially crucial due to numerous cleared high crosses.</p>
<p align="justify">The second half almost started with a piece of magic as, after stealing the ball in midfield, <span>Sergio Busquets</span> played Munir behind the defense. Probably hoping for a similar result as in the UEFA Youth League Final a few years back, Munir attempted an audacious chip shot from 35-yards out, but his try went right into the hands of Herrerín. Athletic countered that with a couple chances of their own, but on a couple of plays the defense reacted excellently while Javier Eraso's shot just missed the target.</p>
<p align="justify">In an effort to improve their attacking efficiency, coach Ernesto Valverde made two changes in quick succession around the one-hour mark. First he replaced Markel Susaeta with Iker Muniain and then brought on Sabin Merino in place of Eraso. Luis Enrique countered that by replacing the seemingly always effective Arda with another newcomer Aleix Vidal. In the 68th minute Valverde completed his final substitution, this time making a change in midfield, replacing Beñat Etxebarria with Mikel San José. Continuing the substitution theme, Lucho made his second in the 74th minute when Adriano Correia replaced the Swiss Army knife that is Roberto.</p>
<p align="justify">Barcelona seemingly looked content for the majority of the second half with the two-goal lead, never really looking to overextend themselves going forward, with the two full-backs often staying back to provide defensive solidity in case of a turnover. In defense the Catalans also looked about as positionally sound as they did at any point this season with the players doing an excellent job at covering for each other - apart from the last minutes of the game that is.</p>
<p align="justify">If <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer rumors</a> are to be believed, when Sandro Ramirez replaced Munir in the 80th minute, it just might have marked Sandro's last game in Barcelona colors. If that is actually the case we'll have to wait and see, but just moments later Athletic had their best chance so far to beat ter Stegen. After a corner kick Sabin rose the highest and headed a great shot just inside the near post, but the young German in the Barcelona goal showed quick reflexes and got his hand up to prevent the goal. Ter Stegen was in action again just seconds later, from the ensuing corner, this time calmly collecting the ball.</p>
<p align="justify">But Athletic's "desperation mode" bore fruit in the end as noted Barcelona killer Aduriz beat ter Stegen after an inexplicable and costly Alves turnover deep in his own area. Aduriz would have a chance to tie the game from in close in the next minute after a very nice Sabin pass, but ter Stegen made another reflex save.</p>
<p align="justify">Barcelona will therefore only carry a one goal advantage going into the second leg next week, played at the Camp Nou, but scoring two goals away from home is a good result. Still, the late Aduriz goal will leave a bad taste.</p>
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<td>4</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355304095">Yeah !!</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>4</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/justjonathan90">justjonathan90</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355283371">He's Luis Enrique reborn!</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/FCBMSN">FCBMSN</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355287141">[no title]</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/My%20Name%20Is%20Dennis">My Name Is Dennis</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355282817">I must admit we are a very very good team. Which team will be without their two top player and still control the game this way?</a></td>
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<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/My%20Name%20Is%20Dennis">My Name Is Dennis</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355283235">I am just proud to be a cule</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355296863">Do you want my number?</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AraibKarim">AraibKarim</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355281717">who needs Nolito now?</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355302601">This game needs Xavi so badly</a></td>
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<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/FCBMSN">FCBMSN</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355301171">SUCCESS!</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/FCBMSN">FCBMSN</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355286757">Can you please leave the man alone!</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NamesTroyResideInTheDMV">NamesTroyResideInTheDMV</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355295007">You're trying hard to point out these positives aren't you <img src="//fonts.voxmedia.com/emoji/unicode/1f604.png" alt=":smile:" class="emoji"></a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anirudh_Kul">Anirudh_Kul</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355303007">It's aight. Messi and Suarez to give them the dick</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anders%20Thomassen">Anders Thomassen</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355294611">Great interception by Masche</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355295437">Anders do you see Mascherano on the left there?</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AllAboutStyle">AllAboutStyle</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355288341">Don't put too much pressure on Munir</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355295835">...</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Steven%20Cordero">Steven Cordero</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355299249">Masche took one for the team there.</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TheGodfather21">TheGodfather21</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355274411">Sergi ahead of Mathieu at LB</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355298675">I'd say everyone gets a good rating today.</a></td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/HardenTuranAKAFeartheBEARD">HardenTuranAKAFeartheBEARD</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355288669">Has anyone noticed that Rakitic has been amazing in the last 2 weeks?</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355302345">Let's cut Alves some slack guys</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355284735">Didn't Bilbao complain in last season's CDR final for Neymar's "disrespecting"??</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355298007">...</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/feeya7">feeya7</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355281979">Rak's pass was insane.</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/justjonathan90">justjonathan90</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355281527">There's hope yet for the kid!</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/MayteeA">MayteeA</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355281875">Told you</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anders%20Thomassen">Anders Thomassen</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355281587">Arda completely sold 3 Bilbao players</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355281575">MUNIRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AngusLB">AngusLB</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355299539">Mascherano is the man.</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355282345">Ha Ha yeah.</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anders%20Thomassen">Anders Thomassen</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355282203">Arda did really well to get the ball to Raki too</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/vireyda">vireyda</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355282307">Your oven is our black cat of the season!</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355300225">Being fickle is what every fan is.</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Delano%20Heerkens">Delano Heerkens</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355300241">Inaki been watching too much CRy7 videos</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/semperty">semperty</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355299485">Good on Ney and Munir to keep their cool, there.</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355299619">Munir</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355300023">MATS!!!!!!</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355300349">Mascherano keeping Williams in his pocket.</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Steven%20Cordero">Steven Cordero</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355299853">What a save from ter Stegen</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NamesTroyResideInTheDMV">NamesTroyResideInTheDMV</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355299293">Shouldve fouled him harder</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anders%20Thomassen">Anders Thomassen</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355299945">Great reaction by MAtS</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Piyush_">Piyush_</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355300093">good from MaTS</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AllAboutStyle">AllAboutStyle</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355302775">Lucho's biggest problem is</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355303461">Brilliant win. Not even the late goal can dampen my mood <img src="//fonts.voxmedia.com/emoji/unicode/1f60a.png" alt=":blush:" class="emoji"></a></td>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/KiwiBarca">KiwiBarca</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355303271">Yup cant wait please another 6-0</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355303261">Doesn't change much..</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/sharanr1993">sharanr1993</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355303543">then we have people complaining he isnt using all his subs....</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355303553">Let's not count our chickens yet bro.</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355305447">Yeah.</a></td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Ashraf%20Arefin">Ashraf Arefin</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355304983">OT: Terri Leigh is the ultimate chick!</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Steven%20Cordero">Steven Cordero</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355304045">ter Stegen kept this game from being a tie, or worse, a loss. We created nothing after going 2-0 up.</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355303143">Love the vibe by Inaki and Neymar</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355302835">It's amazing how many yellow Bilbao has gotten and none have gotten reds.</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355301007">Shoutout to Juan Carlos Unzue as well.</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Ashraf%20Arefin">Ashraf Arefin</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355300911">I am proud of this Barcelona team!</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/vireyda">vireyda</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355300903">That's actually why we can't sell him</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AngusLB">AngusLB</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355302047">Alves should have kicked that ball</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/godnkls">godnkls</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355302143">Always??</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AllAboutStyle">AllAboutStyle</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355302475">Why Mats is always so unlucky</a></td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anirudh_Kul">Anirudh_Kul</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355302259">Ter Stegen is the future.</a></td>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355302185">Since Adriano has come, Atletico getting a lot of love down the left.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/MayteeA">MayteeA</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355300599">Mascherano has been very solid in the 2nd Half</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/godnkls">godnkls</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355295769">FT celta-ATM 0-0</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Delano%20Heerkens">Delano Heerkens</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355288979">Bilbao are going to get really dirty in the 2nd half</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/semperty">semperty</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355287575">Why can't this be Pique all the time?</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/feeya7">feeya7</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355286545">Yellow for wearing a Barca Jersey.</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/checkmate299792458">checkmate299792458</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355291341">munir has been treated unfairly by u guys, honestly</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Delano%20Heerkens">Delano Heerkens</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355291573">Munir buzzing with confidence</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Delano%20Heerkens">Delano Heerkens</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355291867">Yea bro..you're right</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AllAboutStyle">AllAboutStyle</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355291625">Yes, Lucho has proved so far his eyes are pretty good on young talents</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/semperty">semperty</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355291609">Good move from Alves, there - for those of you paying attention</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/feeya7">feeya7</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355284889">We have ZERO midfielders on the bench.</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/justjonathan90">justjonathan90</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355283927">Sergi Roberto for Presidente!</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ElasticFan">ElasticFan</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355275247">[no title]</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/msalmanz">msalmanz</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355274151">Clean sheet is all I want for today.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Tokjee">Tokjee</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355273231">The right thing</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/JA%20Besche">JA Besche</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355276227">robocop respect</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/vireyda">vireyda</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355279079">He'd cause a lot of back lines a lot of problems</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/semperty">semperty</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355282027">Go get pizza more.</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/JA%20Besche">JA Besche</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355281917">great buildup play</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anders%20Thomassen">Anders Thomassen</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355280533">Pretty typical him</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355291887">Yeah.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AllAboutStyle">AllAboutStyle</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355292717">He does not have to be there right now</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/godnkls">godnkls</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355296877">Munir still running</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anders%20Thomassen">Anders Thomassen</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355295967">Yeah the flank was covered just fine on that occasion</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355295947"><img src="//fonts.voxmedia.com/emoji/unicode/1f389.png" alt=":tada:" class="emoji"><img src="//fonts.voxmedia.com/emoji/unicode/1f389.png" alt=":tada:" class="emoji"><img src="//fonts.voxmedia.com/emoji/unicode/1f389.png" alt=":tada:" class="emoji"></a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Piyush_">Piyush_</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355297249">Gonzales Gonzales, that's how</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/feeya7">feeya7</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355298107">Lucho has been very good tonight.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Steven%20Cordero">Steven Cordero</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355298211">Turan, Rakitic, Pique, Masche. Pretty much everyone tbh. Except for the first ten minutes.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AngusLB">AngusLB</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355298143">Pique, Busquets and Rakitic.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/semperty">semperty</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355298137">I'm not sure we've had one.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Piyush_">Piyush_</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355295811">Roberto is tired af</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355295653">...</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Prcho">Prcho</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355293321">And Arda Turan was an amazing purchase, this is exactly the kind of game he makes it all worth while.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anders%20Thomassen">Anders Thomassen</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355293081">Laporte would fit in perfectly for us</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355292761">Did he bang your girl or something?</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Delano%20Heerkens">Delano Heerkens</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355293627">Has Inaki in his pocket lol</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Delano%20Heerkens">Delano Heerkens</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355294019">Coach..Medical staff...Trainer...</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Piyush_">Piyush_</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355294153">more like dumb</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/semperty">semperty</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355294021">Great tackle there from Masche.</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/**Ade**">**Ade**</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineups#355298645">Busi</a></td>
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https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10802028/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-1-2-fc-barcelona-match-reviewBostjan Cernensek2016-01-20T22:49:19+01:002016-01-20T22:49:19+01:00Barça survive, beat Athletic on the road
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Barcelona is already very close to a place in the <i>Copa del Rey</i> semi-finals with a huge quarter-final first leg 2-1 win on the road against Athletic Bilbao, thanks to goals from Munir El-Haddadi and Neymar Jr. Aritz Aduriz scored for Bilbao. Without Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba, the <i>Blaugrana</i> played a good team game, surviving the tough environment at <i>San Mamés</i> and leaving the Basque Country with a key result.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>FIRST HALF</b></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The initial minutes were just as expected, with the hosts high pressing Barça's buildup play and forcing the <i>Blaugranes</i> into long balls to the forwards. Getting the ball back quickly, Athletic were dangerous in the attacking plays, but could not actually turn that pressure into chances.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A patient and efficient Barça side took advantage. Ivan Rakitic combined with Arda Turan, and the pass from the Turkish found a giant gap for the Croatian to run. Rakitic then played a fantastic cross to Munir, who scored the opener with a nice finish in the box.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Just five minutes later, another passing sequence, this time by Andrés Iniesta and Sergi Roberto, ended up giving Neymar a chance to fight for the ball with goalkeeper Iago Herrerín, who in a desperate attempt to clear the ball away, missed it entirely, and the Brazilian capitalized on that lucky break to give Barça a two-goal lead.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Before halftime, Bilbao went forward and the game got very physical, with plenty of hard fouls. But at the end of the half, the Blaugranes had a huge advantage, and just needed to control the score.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>SECOND HALF</b></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">That's what happened. The second half saw much less action, especially from the <i>Blaugrana</i>, determined to keep the score as it was. Athletic were uninspired and out of confidence, unable to create any danger for the Catalan defense.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">On the other end, Neymar was confronted by hard challenges from the Bilbao defenders, and didn't see much of the ball either. But with his job in the first half, he was content to not get involved in any sort of disarray with the opposition.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But just two minutes before the end of the game, Bilbao got a glimpse of hope. A poor play by Dani Alves ended up with the ball falling nicely to Aduriz, who easily finished with his left foot to bring the visitors back.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">in the end, an important win away from home missing key starters. That's all that mattered.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Athletic Club: </b>Herrerín; De Marcos, Etxeita, Laporte, Lekue; Iturraspe, Beñat (San José); Susaeta (Muniain), Eraso (Sabin), Williams; Aduriz</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Goal: <i>Aduriz (89')</i></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Barcelona: </b>Ter Stegen; Alves, Piqué, Mascherano, Roberto (Adriano); Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta; Arda (Vidal), Munir (Sandro), Neymar</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Goals: <i>Munir (18'), Neymar (24')</i></p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10801052/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-barcelona-final-score-instant-recapRenato Gonçalves2016-01-20T21:41:43+01:002016-01-20T21:41:43+01:00Neymar extends the lead to 2-0
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<p lang="es" dir="ltr">Error del <a href="https://twitter.com/AthleticClub">@AthleticClub</a> y Gol de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Neymar?src=hash">#Neymar</a> <a href="https://t.co/NgljriPVBL">pic.twitter.com/NgljriPVBL</a></p>— En Pelotas (@En_Pelotas) <a href="https://twitter.com/En_Pelotas/status/689909420432621569">January 20, 2016</a>
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> have an unexpected two-goal lead away from home in their Copa del Rey quarterfinal first leg matchup. Neymar took a lovely pass and danced around the Bilbao goalkeeper to make it 2-0.</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10801676/neymar-goal-athletic-bilbao-copa-del-rey-highlightsRob Usry2016-01-20T21:25:11+01:002016-01-20T21:25:11+01:00Rakitic sets up Munir for a lovely goal
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<p lang="cy" dir="ltr">Gol Munir 1-0 <a href="https://t.co/cAilcGDwhv">pic.twitter.com/cAilcGDwhv</a></p>— Роке Ojeda (@pokeojeda) <a href="https://twitter.com/pokeojeda/status/689905188052709376">January 20, 2016</a>
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<p>No Lionel Messi? No problem so far. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> are out in front of their Copa del Rey quarterfinal match with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://athletic.theoffside.com/">Athletic Bilbao</a> thanks to Munir. The youngster finished off an absolutely brilliant cross by Ivan Rakitic to put the Blaugrana in front!</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10801586/munir-ivan-rakitic-goal-assist-athletic-bilbao-copa-del-reyRob Usry2016-01-20T20:26:57+01:002016-01-20T20:26:57+01:00Copa: Bilbao-Barça: Lineups & Live Thread
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<p>Live game thread with confirmed lineups for Barcelona's Copa clash with Athletic Bilbao.</p> <p align="center">Copa del Rey: Quarter-Final<br>San Mames, Bilbao, Spain<br>Kickoff: 20 January 2016, 21:00 CET<br>Referee: José Luis González González</p>
<p align="justify">Lineups:</p>
<p align="justify"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://athletic.theoffside.com/">Athletic Bilbao</a>: 13. Iago Herrerín | 10. Óscar de Marcos, 4. Aymeric Laporte, 16. Xabier Etxeita, 30. Iñigo Lekue | 8. Ander Iturraspe, 7. Beñat Etxebarria | 14. Markel Susaeta, 5. Javier Eraso, 15. Iñaki Williams | 20. Aritz Aduriz</p>
<p align="justify">Substitutes: 1. Gorka Iraizoz, 24. Mikel Balenziaga, 18. Carlos Gurpegui, 6. Mikel San José, 17. Mikel Rico, 19. Iker Muniain, 25. Sabin Merino</p>
<p align="justify">Coach: Ernesto Valverde</p>
<p align="justify">*****</p>
<p align="justify"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> (4-3-3): 1. Marc-Andre ter Stegen | 6. <span>Dani Alves</span>, 3. Gerard Piqué, 14. <span>Javier Mascherano</span>, 20. <span>Sergi Roberto</span> | 5. <span>Sergio Busquets</span>, 4. Ivan Rakitic, 8. Andres Iniesta | 7. Arda Turan, 17. Munir El Haddadi, 11. Neymar Jr</p>
<p align="justify">Substitutes: 25. Jordi Masip, 2. Douglas Pereira, 23. <span>Thomas Vermaelen</span>, 15. <span>Marc Bartra</span>, 22. Aleix Vidal, 21. Adriano Correia, 19. Sandro Ramirez</p>
<p align="justify">Coach: <span>Luis Enrique</span></p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10800936/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-vs-fc-barcelona-confirmed-lineupsBostjan Cernensek2016-01-20T15:00:02+01:002016-01-20T15:00:02+01:00Copa, Bilbao-Barça: How to Watch Online, TV
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<p style="text-align: justify;">After facing <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://athletic.theoffside.com/">Athletic Bilbao</a> on Sunday, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> will play Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, before playing against Athletic Bilbao again next Wednesday. It's safe to say these teams will be tired of each other by next week. But the Spanish Federation schedule was nice to the fans, giving us three great matchups in a span of eleven days.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The first game of this mini-series went almost perfect for the <i>Blaugrana</i>: a giant 6-0 triumph with spectacular performances from Neymar Jr., <span>Sergio Busquets</span> and especially Luis Suárez, who ended a small scoring drought with a sensational hat-trick. The only problem was <span>Lionel Messi</span>, who left the pitch still in the first half with some muscle pain. The Argentine does not have an injury, but reports from Spain say that he might take this week off to avoid the pain becoming a bigger problem.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If Messi doesn't travel to the Basque Country, the 'MSN' trio for the second match of the series and the first leg of the <i>Copa del Rey</i> quarter-final will only have the 'N'. Neymar Jr. will need to carry the load offensively without his superstar partners, but will have the in-form Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal healthy and available to play alongside him.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Bilbao, on the other hand, will play at home with their crazy fans ready to cheer them to a victory. <i>Los Leones</i> will certainly want to avenge the tough loss at Camp Nou, and against a slightly weaker <i>Blaugrana</i> team, they might have a chance. How will Barça respond? This should be a great game, and you should definitely watch it.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Here's all the info you need.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: justify;"><b>Match Info </b></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Date/Time: </b>Wednesday, January 20th, 2016, 9pm local time (CET), 8pm BST (UK), 3pm ET, noon PT (US), 1:30am IST (India, next day)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Venue: </b><i>Catedral de San Mamés</i>, Bilbao, Spain</p>
<h4 style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to Watch</b></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>TV: </b>beIN SPORTS (US & Canada), beIN SPORTS En Español (US - Spanish), Canal+ Partidazo, Abono Futbol 1, Movistar TV Futbol, <a href="http://www.livesoccertv.com/match/1849382/athletic-club-vs-barcelona/" target="_blank">more</a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Online: </b>beIN SPORTS CONNECT (US & Canada), FuboTV (US only, free trial + monthly subscription, <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1641846&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Flp%2Fv2%2Flivematch.html%3Fmbsy%3DdcPrc&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barcablaugranes.com%2F2016%2F1%2F20%2F10794490%2Fcopa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-barcelona-watch-online-live-stream-tv-listings" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">sign up here</a>), <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJp_fmqpgXxDF9tv1K50ltQ" target="_blank">LaLigaTVCOPA (YouTube, pay-per-view)</a>, <a href="http://www.livesoccertv.com/match/1849382/athletic-club-vs-barcelona/" target="_blank">more</a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">(<a href="http://www.livesoccertv.com/match/1849382/athletic-club-vs-barcelona/" target="_blank">Listings via LiveSoccerTV)</a></p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10794490/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-barcelona-watch-online-live-stream-tv-listingsRenato Gonçalves2016-01-20T12:01:16+01:002016-01-20T12:01:16+01:00Barça squad named for Bilbao 1st leg
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The next <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> match is upon us! The <i>Blaugrana</i> travel to the Basque Country and the always tough <i>San Mamés</i> for the first leg of the <i>Copa del Rey</i> quarter-finals against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://athletic.theoffside.com/">Athletic Bilbao</a>. And coach <span>Luis Enrique</span> has picked his squad for the game.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The three expected absentees due to injury (<span>Jordi Alba</span>, Jérémy Mathieu) and suspension (Luis Suárez) are not in the list, but the major news is the confirmed absence of Lionel Messi. The Argentine will be rested for this Wednesday's match after the medical services advised the player and the coach not to risk any problems. Messi left the league game against Bilbao last Sunday with muscle pain, and while he's not injured, it was best to keep him out of tonight's match in order to avoid issues.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Claudio Bravo</span>, who doesn't play Cup matches, is also out of the list, with Jordi Masip getting his usual backup duties in the <i>Copa.</i> A surprise presence is that of Douglas Pereira, selected to the squad for the first time since he suffered a foot injury several months ago.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">These are the eighteen players named by Enrique for tonight's match:</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Goalkeepers: </b>1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 25. Jordi Masip</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Defenders: </b>2. Douglas Pereira, 3. Gerard Piqué, 6. <span>Dani Alves</span>, 14. <span>Javier Mascherano</span>, 15. <span>Marc Bartra</span>, 21. Adriano Correia, 23. <span>Thomas Vermaelen</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Midfielders: </b>4. Ivan Rakitic, 5. <span>Sergio Busquets</span>, 7. Arda Turan, 8. Andrés Iniesta, 20. <span>Sergi Roberto</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Forwards:</b> 11. Neymar Jr., 17. Munir El-Haddadi, 19. Sandro Ramírez, 22. Aleix Vidal</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Projected Starting Lineup (4-3-3):</b></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Ter Stegen; Alves, Piqué, Vermaelen, Adriano; Busquets, Turan, Roberto; Vidal, Munir, Neymar</i></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The match starts at 21:00 CET, and you can join us to follow and comment all the action.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>VISCA EL BARÇA!</b></p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10796878/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-barcelona-squad-listRenato Gonçalves2016-01-20T09:00:01+01:002016-01-20T09:00:01+01:00Copa, Bilbao-Barça: Predict the Score
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Squad depth is a beautiful thing. When you don't have it, you run the risk of running your players into the ground and lose them for the most important part of the season. When you do have it, you can survive small injury breaks and still maintain a high level even for difficult matches.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After six months of not having any of it, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> can finally enjoy it. <span>Jordi Alba</span>, Jérémy Mathieu and possibly <span>Lionel Messi</span> will miss the next 7-10 days of action, a period that includes the <i>Copa del Rey </i>quarter-finals plus a huge match on the road. Still, coach <span>Luis Enrique</span> is going to have a strong squad to form not just a competitive, but a dominating team.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">That depth will be tested against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://athletic.theoffside.com/">Athletic Bilbao</a> on Wednesday. The 6-0 destruction last Sunday does not mean Barça will have an easier time in the Spanish Cup tie. The aforementioned Messi, Alba and Mathieu along with the suspended Luis Suárez are all probably out. In addition to the injuries and suspensions, the game is at <i>San Mamés</i>, the eternally difficult home of <i>Los Leones</i>. Neymar Jr is available, however, and has the chance of running the show all by himself without his 'MSN' partners.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Arda Turan, Aleix Vidal and Munir El-Haddadi, all in good form, could be in the attacking front with the Brazilian, and those three are still able to help Neymar to leave that crazy cauldron with a victory.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But will Barça win? Speak up, Blaugranes! Please use the comment section below and share your predictions for the final score of tonight's matchup. Good luck!</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/1/20/10794428/copa-del-rey-athletic-bilbao-barcelona-predict-scoreRenato Gonçalves