SEVILLE (Reuters) - Athletic Bilbao's indomitable desire and spirit, forged from the club's fierce local identity, overpowered a Barcelona side containing world class players but lacking cohesion to win the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
Led by their bearded forward Asier Villalibre, who played the trumpet on the pitch after the 3-2 extra-time win, Athletic's full-blooded celebrations showed the team's sense of unity, something Barca have been missing for a while.
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