Lionel Messi helped Barcelona overcome Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Rey after scoring an amazing late free-kick as his side advance to the next round of the tournament.

The Barca superstar struck an amazing free kick with 12 minutes remaining in the match to secure a 3-1 victory over Bilbao, to ensure his side place in the last eight with a 4-3 aggregate scoreline.

WATCH: Lionel Messi’s amazing free kick