Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal play pivotal roles in home win against Athletic Club

2024-08-25

After two games, FC Barcelona are enjoying a perfect start with six points, while Athletic Club have managed just one.

Looking ahead, FC Barcelona will face Rayo Vallecano away on 27 August, host FC Barcelona on 31 August, and travel to Girona on 15 September. Athletic Club have a challenging schedule with home games against Valencia on 28 August and Atlético Madrid on 31 August, followed by an away match against Las Palmas on 15 September.

The match was set alight when Lamine Yamal struck early in the 24th minute to put FC Barcelona 1-0 up. However, Athletic Club fought back and equalised just before half-time through an Oihan Sancet penalty, making it 1-1.

As the match neared its conclusion, Robert Lewandowski emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 75th minute. On Saturday, FC Barcelona outlasted Athletic Club in a thrilling encounter, securing a 2-1 victory at home in La Liga.