DHAKA: Barcelona slipped to a second repeated defeat for the first time in the La-Liga since April 2012 as they lost this season 1-0 away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Lionel Messi less Barcelona had suffered their first defeat against Ajax in midweek and lost in La-Liga for the first time in the season with Athletic Bilbao.

The only goal of the game from Markel Susaeta`s cross in 20 minutes secured third straight win for Bilbao, moved   them fourth into the Liga Chart, reports goal.com.

The Catalans remain top of La Liga on a goal difference only from Atletico Madrid with Real Madrid now just three points behind the leaders.

BDST: 1715 HRS, DEC 02, 2013