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Mirandes1-2 Athletic Bilbao

Mirandes 1-2 Athletic Bilbao
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Athletic Bilbao beat minnows Mirandes 2-1 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final.

Athletic Bilbao have beaten Segunda B side Mirandes 2-1 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.

Two first-half goals from Llorente gave Bilbao the win that means Mirandes will have to go to Estadio San Mamés and win if they want their dream cup run to continue.

A late goal from Ander Lambarri made that task a little easier, however.

Mirandes, who currently sit top of Segunda B Group Two, the third tier of Spanish football, have enjoyed an unlikely run in the competition so far this season.

This run has included wins over a whole host of Primera Division teams such as Espanyol, Villarreal and Racing Santander.

However, goals from Llorente in the 18th and 27th minute may have brought an end to the minnows' fairytale run, although Lambarri's late goal has given them a glimmer of hope.

The winners of this semi-final will play either Barcelona or Valencia in the final.

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