Goals: Llorente 79' - Krkic 35'

Barca's title hopes were severely dented as the Catalans were held to a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao.

Bojan Krkic put Barca ahead 10 minutes before halftime, but Fernando Llorente shocked the visitors with a late equalizer.

The misery was compounded for Frank Rijkaard's side later on Sunday evening when champions Real edged third-pace Villarreal, 3-2.

Athletic Bilbao: Aranzubia; Iraola, Ocio, Ustaritz, Koikili; Orbaiz, Javi Martínez (Llorente 69'); Susaeta (Garmendia 46'), Yeste, David López; Aduriz (Aitor Ramos 46').

Barcelona: Valdés; Zambrotta, Thuram, Puyol, Sylvinho; Iniesta, Xabi (Edmilson 63'), Deco; Messi, Bojan (Gudjohnsen 77'), Henry