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Bilbao wins 2-0 over Linares at Spanish King's Cup

Xinhua, December 4, 2015 Adjust font size:

Last season's finalist Athletic Bilbao began its Copa del Rey campaign with a 2-0 victory over third-tier team Linares in the opening leg of the round of 32 on Thursday.  

   Striker Kike Sola scored Bilbao's first goal in the 12th minute, and defender Aymeric Laporte headed in Ander Iturraspe's free kick to double the lead seven minutes later.  

   Linares had some good scoring chances in the second half, but goalkeeper Iago Herrerin saved its best opportunity when Ismael Flores fired a shot from close range.  

   Bilbao, second all time with 23 cups, lost in last season's final when Barcelona won its record 27th cup.  Endi