On video: Barcelona tame Athletic Bilbao on a night of bad luck for Yamal
Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez. Despite a strong performance, Lamine Yamal faced a night of misfortune, hitting the post and having a goal ruled out by VAR.
Why it matters
The result maintains Barcelona's momentum in the Spanish league standings.
On video: Barcelona tame Athletic Bilbao on a night of bad luck for Yamal FEATURES Barcelona LaLiga Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao Raphinha F. Lopez Spain Brazil Lamine creates, shoots and strikes the crossbar
Barcelona's flying start to the Spanish league rolls on. They saw off Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at the Camp Nou, banking a valuable three points in La Liga.
Two stars settled it. Raphinha opened the scoring in the 38th minute after a magical pass from Pedri, and Fermin Lopez wrapped things up with a second (81), handing Hansi Flick a deserved win over stubborn opponents.
Barcelona pressed early, and Raphinha nearly threatened the visitors' goal in the opening minute before being flagged offside. Athletic Bilbao hit back fast through Williams in the 4th minute, the winger surging down the left and delivering a ball that Cubarsi cleared for a corner.
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