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Barca ahead in Super Cup

BILBAO, Spain: Xavi and Pedro scored the goals as Barcelona came from behind to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 away in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.

Bilbao, who were crushed 4-1 by Barca in the King's Cup final last May, took the lead in the traditional curtain raiser to the new season, through Oscar de Marcos at the end of the first half.