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Raul Garcia's header gives Athletic Bilbao lifeline, forces extra time at Sevilla

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Raul Garcia wasn't keen on the idea of Sevilla winning the Europa League three years running.

As the second leg of the tie between Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao entered the 79th minute, the Basque club found itself down 3-2 on aggregate, needing a goal to force extra time at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.

Sure enough, to the euphoria of Athletic's supporters, Garcia delivered when it mattered most.

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