Fernando Llorente's brace gave Athletic Bilbao a 2-1 first-leg advantage in their Copa del Rey semi-final against giant-killers Mirandes.

GettyImagesFernando Llorente has now scored eight goals in his past six games

The Spain international struck twice in the first half to put his side in control against their third-tier opponents.

But the minnows, who have dumped out Villarreal, Racing Santander and Espanyol to reach this stage, gave themselves hope of yet another upset with a last-minute goal from substitute Ander Lambarri.

The other Copa del Rey semi-final pits Valencia against Barcelona, with the Catalans travelling to the Mestalla on Wednesday night for the first leg.