ATHLETIC CLUB BILBAO are in the final of the SPANISH CUP ( Copa del Rey ) after defeating 6 - 2 the 2º B Division Club MIRANDES ( 8-3 agg). The dream run for Mirandes hit the wall at the "San Mames Stadium" in the 2º leg return semi - final match after a fabulous & unforgettable run. Congratulations guys, thanks for the Football & courage displayed.

Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oscar de Marcos insists his side will show Mirandes total respect on Tuesday night as the two clubs clash in the Copa del Rey semi-final.

Athletic, whose record of 23 Copa titles is second only to Barcelona (25), are favourites heading into the semi-final second leg after earning a 2-1 lead from last week's first meeting at Mirandes' Anduva stadium.

Two goals from Fernando Llorente has given Athletic Bilbao a 2-1 first-leg advantage in their Copa del Rey semi-final against giant-killers Mirandes, and seriously dented the Cinderella dreams of the third division team.

Llorente scored twice in the first half to seemingly put Athletic firmly in control of this tie.

Wow what a comeback!! Espanyol scored three goals in four minutes to snatch a dramatic 3-2 comeback win at home to third-tier Mirandes in a King's Cup quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.

Mirandes have been the Cinderella team of this years tournament, having already knocked out La Liga sides Villarreal and Racing Santander in the early rounds.

By Chris Wright

Athletic Bilbao tonked third-tier side Albacete (bit of trivia: Andres Iniesta is the club's majority shareholder) 4-0 in the Copa del Rey at the San Mames last night, with the third goal of the night being scored by forward Gaizka Toquero a man who, to quote Wikipedia, is 'blessed with few technical skills but is a tremendous hard-worker'.

It took an injury time goal from Lionel Messi to salvage a point for Barca at San Mames. With this draw Barca found themselves trailing leaders Real Madrid by three points. This is the first time Guardiola's team is trailing their arch rivals by more than two points. This result has put the emphasis in the league back to Real madrid as they could aproach the home match against us on December 10 with a bit of ease.

The verdict is out... UN GRAN SÍ!! More La Liga matches should kick off at noon (sudden death to your Saturday night hangovers) simply because the natural lighting at the stadiums are amazing. Madrid looked like they were playing out their FIFA 12 characters in real time at the Bernabeu yesterday.

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Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid 2011 9/4/11- 9th April, 2011- San Mames Final score:- Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid 0-3 ( Kaka*2 pen, Cristiano Ronaldo) Two penalties from Brazilian attacker Kaka allow Real Madrid to cruise to a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid 0-1 ( Kaka Penalty [.

Barcelona picked up where they left off and Deportivo claimed a shock win at Athletic Bilbao as Spain's La Liga returned from a winter break.

Champions Barcelona took advantage of Real Madrid's inactivity on Sunday by beat Levante with a 2-1 win at Camp Nou. Pedro was the hero with a goal either side of half-time, but a stunning volley from Christian Stuani sparked a late fightback from the visitors.

Barcelona picked up where they left off and Deportivo claimed a shock win at Athletic Bilbao as Spain's La Liga returned from a winter break.

Champions Barcelona took advantage of Real Madrid's inactivity on Sunday by beat Levante with a 2-1 win at Camp Nou. Pedro was the hero with a goal either side of half-time, but a stunning volley from Christian Stuani sparked a late fightback from the visitors.

Levante could be the perfect team to start another wonderful year in the right way. The last match Levante played was against Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey, and that did end up with an 8-0 drubbing. Lionel Messi is not available for this match, but I don't think that is going to bother anyone.