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Athletic were perhaps unfortunate not to be awarded a penalty that could have changed the face of the game before half-time as Fernando Llorente was pulled back by Gerard Pique, and Barca comfortably saw the game out after the break. Messi broke free...
Liga. Personally, I would move Javi to CB as Carles Puyol’s replacement in the starting XI. David Silva—“Chino” Silva is in my starting XI. Jesus Navas—Speedy and agile winger who is underrated as well. Juan Mata—The Chelsea man is also a starting XI...
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 25: Gerard Pique (L) of Barcelona heads the ball beside Fernando Llorente of Athletic Bilbao during the Copa del Rey Final match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at Vicente Calderon Stadium on May 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. View Photo »
This is incredible. It’s the first time that I have wanted to cry on the pitch
The Basques had further chances to reduce the margin. On 28 minutes referee David Fernandez waved away what appeared to be a clear penalty after Pique had pulled down Fernando Llorente and Iker Muniain had a wide shot blocked at the near-post on the...
David Villa and Carles Puyol, both integral to those last two trophies, and holding 181 Spain caps between them, are both absent through injury. Spain will miss their experience and reliability, and will also worry about how best to fill their places. ...
Athletic were perhaps unfortunate not to be awarded a penalty that could have changed the face of the game before half-time as Fernando Llorente was pulled back by Gerard Pique, and Barca comfortably saw the game out after the break. Messi broke free...
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 25: Fernando Llorente of Athletic Bilbao looks on during the Copa del Rey Final match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at Vicente Calderon Stadium on May 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. View Photo »
We have plenty of experience of playing in difficult games, we have two World Cup-winners in our squad (Fernando Llorente and Javi Martinez), and we play in what is probably the best league in the world
The Basques had further chances to reduce the margin. On 28 minutes, referee David Fernandez waved away what appeared to be a clear penalty after Pique had pulled down Fernando Llorente and Iker Muniain had a wide shot blocked at the near-post on the...
The second half would see Bilbao attack more and more, though with very little success, as the Barcelona defense--lead by a fantastic Javier Mascherano--managed to counter every single attack. Athletic's attacks seemed to become more and more vertical...
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MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 25: Fernando Llorente of Athletic Bilbao looks on during the Copa del Rey Final match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at Vicente Calderon Stadium on May 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's forward Fernando Llorente reacts during the Spanish King's Cup final football match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at the Vicente Calderon stadium, in Madrid on May 25, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's forward Fernando Llorente (R) reacts next to Barcelona's goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto (L), during the Spanish King's Cup final football match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, on May 25, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente reacts during their Spanish King's Cup soccer match final against Barcelona at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, May 25, 2012.
View Photo »FC Barcelona's goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto reacts by Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente during the King's Cup final match against at the Vicente Calderon stadium, in Madrid, Friday, May 25, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente reacts during the King's Cup final match against FC Barcelona at the Vicente Calderon stadium, in Madrid, Friday, May 25, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente (R) trips as he is challenged by Barcelona's Adriano Correia during their Spanish King's Cup soccer final at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, May 25, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente (R) reacts after claiming he was fouled next to Barcelona's goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto during their Spanish King's Cup soccer final at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, May 25, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente reacts after claiming he was fouled during their Spanish King's Cup soccer final against Barcelona at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, May 25, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's forward Fernando Llorente (L) and defender Fernando Amorebieta (R) warm up during a training session on the eve of the 2012 Spanish King's Cup final football match Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona on May 24, 2012 at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente attends a training session at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid May 24, 2012. Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona will play their King's Cup final soccer match on May 25.
View Photo »BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - MAY 09: Fernando Llorente of Athletic Bilbao looks for a way through the Atletico defence during the UEFA Europa League Final between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao at the National Arena on May 9, 2012 in Bucharest, Romania.
View Photo »BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - MAY 09: Fernando Llorente of Athletic Bilbao shows his dejection at the end of the UEFA Europa League Final between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao at the National Arena on May 9, 2012 in Bucharest, Romania.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente, center, and Gaizka Toquero walk on the pitch during the Europa League final soccer match against Atletico Madrid, at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania Wednesday May 9, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's forward Fernando Llorente (L) vies for the ball with Atletico Madrid's Uruguayan defender Diego Godin during the UEFA Europa League final football match between Club Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao on May 9, 2012 at the National Arena stadium in Bucharest.
View Photo »Atletico Madrid's Felipe Luis (L) and Miranda (R) fight for the ball with Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente (C) during their Europa League final soccer match at the National Arena in Bucharest May 9, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's forward Fernando Llorente (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Brazilian defender Joa Miranda de Souza during the UEFA Europa League final football match between Club Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao on May 9, 2012 at the National Arena stadium in Bucharest.
View Photo »Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper Joel pushes the ball next to Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente and Madrid's Miranda (L-R) during their Europa League final soccer match at the National Arena in Bucharest May 9, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente (L) challenges Atletico Madrid's Miranda as Madrid's Juanfran (R) watches during their Europa League final soccer match at the National Arena in Bucharest May 9, 2012.
View Photo »BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - MAY 09: Miranda of Atletico Madrid competes with Fernando Llorente of Athletic Bilbao during the UEFA Europa League Final between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao at the National Arena on May 9, 2012 in Bucharest, Romania.
View Photo »Atletico Madrid's Miranda (L) and Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente jump for the ball during their Europa League final soccer match at the National Arena in Bucharest May 9, 2012.
View Photo »Atletico Madrid's Miranda, left, gets to the ball ahead of Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente during the Europa League final soccer match at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania Wednesday May 9, 2012.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's forward Fernando Llorente gestures during a training session on May 8, 2012 at the National Arena in Bucharest, on the eve of the UEFA Europa League final football match between Club Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao.
View Photo »BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - MAY 08: Fernando Llorente of Athletic Bilbao looks on during the Athletic Bilbao training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao at the National Arena on May 8, 2012 in Bucharest, Romania.
View Photo »Athletic Bilbao's forward Fernando Llorente (2nd L) and team mates stretch during a training session on May 8, 2012 at the National Arena in Bucharest, on the eve of the UEFA Europa League final football match between Club Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao.
View Photo »MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 25: Fernando Llorente of Athletic Bilbao looks on during the Copa del Rey Final match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at Vicente Calderon Stadium on May 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.
View Photo »This is incredible. It’s the first time that I have wanted to cry on the pitch
We have plenty of experience of playing in difficult games, we have two World Cup-winners in our squad (Fernando Llorente and Javi Martinez), and we play in what is probably the best league in the world
I'm speechless. It was incredible from the pitch. You don't see this anywhere else. It was amazing
Fernando Llorente is an outstanding player, but they have several quality individuals and are currently working well together as a unit. The signature of coach Marcelo Bielsa is all over them.
We made history tonight, and I hope we continue to do so in the final, which I hope we can win because these players and these fans deserve it
They are strong opponents ... While one might first mention the name Fernando Llorente, they still have some other very good individual players who also function greatly as a team. You can clearly see the influence of Marcelo Bielsa.
It was a very important goal and an important victory that will give us a boost
In the end, you know it is for your own good, and for the good of the team.
He is a very demanding coach and he gets the most out of every player, to the point where it can overwhelm you
Eliminating United is incredible
To concede a penalty at 3-1 in this way was a shame, but I think it is a good result
Indeed, it was unforgettable; the game we all wanted to play. We played very well and were in command for much of the game, playing with the ball and with few attacks from them.
Manchester are obviously the favourites. They always play Champions League and compete with teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid. They are one of the big teams in Europe and we're novices
Manchester are obviously the favourites. They always play Champions League and compete with teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid. They are one of the big teams in Europe and we're novices
