Llorente earns Atletico lead

Published: Tuesday, 31. January, 2012 in category Spain

Fernando Llorente's brace gave Athletic Bilbao a 2-1 first-leg advantage in their Copa del Rey semi-final against Mirandes on Tuesday night.

Llorente: First-leg brace

The Spain international struck twice in the first half to put his side in control against their third-tier opponents.

But the minnows, who have dumped out Villarreal, Racing Santander and Espanyol to reach this stage, gave themselves hope of yet another upset with a last-minute goal from substitute Ander Lambarri.