Spain: FC Barcelona lose to Athletic de Bilbao


Written by: Jonathan Roorda Bookmark and Share
2006-05-21 00:18:21

Athletic de Bilbao
  Athletic de Bilbao
BILBAO, May 20 (SW) - Three days after winning the European Champions League, FC Barcelona travelled to Bilbao to lose the last match of the season to Athletic.

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o did open the score for the Blaugrana in the 36th minute, but things were turned around by Andoni Iraola and Felipe in the 57th and 80th minute.

An own goal from defender Oleguer set the score to 3-1 with eight minutes left to play.

Barcelona end the season with 82 points, twelve more than Real Madrid. Athletic de Bilbao finish in 12th position with 45 points, and surpass Mallorca on the final day.




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