SEVILLE, Spain: Barcelona wanted a trophy to ease their Champions League heartache but instead fell to another shock defeat as Valencia pulled off a thrilling 2-1 victory on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) to win the Copa del Rey.

Chasing a record fifth consecutive triumph, Barca was undone by a relentless and gutsy Valencia side, which hung on after Lionel Messi pulled a goal back to set up a dramatic finish in Seville.

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