FT Barcelona 2 - 1
Athletic Club
Commentary:
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Barcelona just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Barcelona: 60%, Athletic Bilbao: 40%.
90+4' Safe hands from Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Inigo Lekue puts in a cross...
90+4' Oscar Mingueza relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Alex Berenguer puts in a cross...
90+4' Good effort by Jordi Alba as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+3' Lionel Messi of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
90+3' Great skill from Lionel Messi as he dribbles past his opponents
90+3' Lionel Messi from Barcelona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+3' Barcelona is having a good opportunity to score.
90+3' Barcelona start a counter attack.
90+3' Great vision by Sergi Roberto from Barcelona as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
90+2' Yuri Berchiche puts in a cross...
90+2' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Inigo Martinez is penalised for pushing Martin Braithwaite.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Barcelona: 58%, Athletic Bilbao: 42%.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao trips Lionel Messi
88' Inigo Lekue is penalised for pushing Lionel Messi.
88' Ronald Araujo relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Dani Garcia puts in a cross...
88' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao takes a short corner kick from the left.
88' It's a good hit from long range by Raul Garcia who forces a save from Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Corner kick.
88' Iker Muniain of Athletic Bilbao passes the ball to a team mate.
88' The away team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
87' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Ousmane Dembele is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Braithwaite in a tactical substitution.
86' Athletic Bilbao is trying to create something here.
86' Ball possession: Barcelona: 60%, Athletic Bilbao: 40%.
84' Inaki Williams is leaving the field to be replaced by Asier Villalibre in a tactical substitution.
84' Barcelona with a clear defensive substitution.
84' Antoine Griezmann is leaving the field to be replaced by Clement Lenglet in a tactical substitution.
84' Ander Capa is leaving the field to be replaced by Inigo Lekue in a tactical substitution.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao trips Antoine Griezmann
83' Lionel Messi relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Poor play by Marc-Andre ter Stegen as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
83' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the left.
82' Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
82' Athletic Bilbao is in control of the ball.
81' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' That looked a fine chance. Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
80' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
80' Ball possession: Barcelona: 65%, Athletic Bilbao: 35%.
80' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside.
79' Ronald Araujo relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Yeray Alvarez puts in a cross...
78' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Yellow card for Ander Capa.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Ander Capa from Athletic Bilbao trips Pedri
76' Barcelona is trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Barcelona: 63%, Athletic Bilbao: 37%.
75' A wonderful team goal!
74' Oscar Mingueza provided the assist for the goal.
74' G O O O A A A L - Antoine Griezmann with the goal!74' Oscar Mingueza from Barcelona directs a ball squarely in the box.
74' Could be a good chance here as Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
74' Barcelona is in control of the ball.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona trips Yuri Berchiche
73' The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao trips Sergi Roberto
73' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
72' Goal kick for Barcelona.
72' Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao sends an effort wide of target
72' Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
71' Athletic Bilbao is trying to create something here.
71' Barcelona is trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Barcelona: 62%, Athletic Bilbao: 38%.
70' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
69' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
69' Great skill from Ousmane Dembele as he dribbles past his opponents
69' Barcelona is trying to create something here.
68' Athletic Bilbao is in control of the ball.
67' Jordi Alba relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Miralem Pjanic is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergi Roberto in a tactical substitution.
67' Oscar de Marcos is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Berenguer in a tactical substitution.
66' Unai Vencedor is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Vesga in a tactical substitution.
66' Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
66' Iker Muniain of Athletic Bilbao passes the ball to a team mate.
65' Barcelona is trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Barcelona: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Oscar Mingueza from Barcelona trips Iker Muniain
64' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Unai Simon relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
63' Miralem Pjanic from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
63' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
63' Great skill from Ousmane Dembele as he dribbles past his opponents
63' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
63' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Great vision by Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
62' Lionel Messi from Barcelona swings in the corner from the left.
62' Lionel Messi from Barcelona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
60' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Barcelona: 63%, Athletic Bilbao: 37%.
60' That looked a fine chance. Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
60' The referee signals a free kick as Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona trips Inaki Williams
60' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
59' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
59' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
59' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
58' Inaki Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Lionel Messi from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
58' Lionel Messi from Barcelona tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
58' Miralem Pjanic from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
58' Miralem Pjanic directs a header goal-bound but it's saved to a corner-kick by Unai Simon!
58' Antoine Griezmann puts in a cross...
57' Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
57' Barcelona is trying to create something here.
56' Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Poor play by Inaki Williams as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
56' Lionel Messi swings in a cross from the free kick.
55' Dangerous challenge by Dani Garcia from Athletic Bilbao. Lionel Messi on the receiving end of that.
55' Ball possession: Barcelona: 62%, Athletic Bilbao: 38%.
55' Goal kick for Barcelona.
55' Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
54' Goal kick for Barcelona.
54' Inaki Williams goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
53' Raul Garcia is penalised for pushing Antoine Griezmann.
53' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.
52' Yuri Berchiche sees his shot deflected off target
52' The referee signals a free kick as Raul Garcia from Athletic Bilbao trips Pedri
51' Ball possession: Barcelona: 63%, Athletic Bilbao: 37%.
51' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Athletic Bilbao stands.
50' The referee is not having the complaints from Jordi Alba who is given a yellow card for dissent
50' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
49' OWN GOAL - Jordi Alba sends the ball into his own net!49' Raul Garcia puts in a cross...
49' Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona is ruled offside.
48' Lionel Messi of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
48' Yuri Berchiche is penalised for pushing Lionel Messi.
47' Frenkie de Jong pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
47' Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Inigo Martinez
46' Barcelona is in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' Barcelona has been the better team in this half
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' Ball possession: Barcelona: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
45+1' Ousmane Dembele goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
45' Lionel Messi of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
45' Barcelona start a counter attack.
45' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Barcelona: 65%, Athletic Bilbao: 35%.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Pedri from Barcelona trips Iker Muniain
44' Barcelona is in control of the ball.
43' Oscar Mingueza relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Iker Muniain swings in a cross from the free kick.
42' Samuel Umtiti from Barcelona commits a foul by elbowing Unai Vencedor
41' Jordi Alba is penalised for pushing Iker Muniain.
41' Inigo Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
40' Lionel Messi from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
40' Ball possession: Barcelona: 66%, Athletic Bilbao: 34%.
39' The referee is not having the complaints from Yeray Alvarez who is given a yellow card for dissent
39' The ref blows his whistle. Unai Vencedor charged Frenkie de Jong from behind and it's a free-kick
38' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
38' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao trips Samuel Umtiti
36' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
36' Barcelona is in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Barcelona: 62%, Athletic Bilbao: 38%.
35' Athletic Bilbao is in control of the ball.
34' Inaki Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Lionel Messi swings in a cross from the free kick.
32' Raul Garcia from Athletic Bilbao is booked after several commited fouls.
32' The ref blows his whistle. Raul Garcia charged Frenkie de Jong from behind and it's a free-kick
32' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' The referee signals a free kick as Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao trips Oscar Mingueza
31' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Jordi Alba from Barcelona directs a ball squarely in the box, but Unai Simon runs out to collect the ball
30' Could be a good chance here as Lionel Messi from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
30' Ball possession: Barcelona: 58%, Athletic Bilbao: 42%.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Inigo Martinez from Athletic Bilbao trips Ousmane Dembele
30' Barcelona is in control of the ball.
29' Barcelona is in control of the ball.
28' The game is restarted.
28' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
27' The referee signals a free kick as Miralem Pjanic from Barcelona trips Iker Muniain
27' Samuel Umtiti from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Inaki Williams
27' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
25' Ronald Araujo sends a shot inches wide. Close!
25' Great skill from Ronald Araujo as he dribbles past his opponents
25' Ball possession: Barcelona: 67%, Athletic Bilbao: 33%.
24' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Bilbao tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
23' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Yuri Berchiche shoots from outside the box, but Marc-Andre ter Stegen has it under control
23' Oscar Mingueza relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Iker Muniain swings in a cross from the free kick.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Lionel Messi from Barcelona trips Iker Muniain
22' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Athletic Bilbao is in control of the ball.
21' A great goal by Lionel Messi
20' G O O O A A A L Lionel Messi curls the direct free kick into the back of the net! Wonderful finish20' Ball possession: Barcelona: 69%, Athletic Bilbao: 31%.
19' Obstruction as Unai Vencedor cuts off the run of Lionel Messi. A free-kick is awarded.
18' Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona commits a foul by elbowing Raul Garcia
18' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Athletic Bilbao is in control of the ball.
17' Lionel Messi from Barcelona passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17' Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
16' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Barcelona is trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Barcelona: 68%, Athletic Bilbao: 32%.
15' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
15' A chance presents itself to Lionel Messi from Barcelona but his header goes wide
14' Miralem Pjanic puts in a cross...
14' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14' Miralem Pjanic of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
13' Dangerous challenge by Raul Garcia from Athletic Bilbao. Samuel Umtiti on the receiving end of that.
12' Barcelona is trying to create something here.
12' Athletic Bilbao is in control of the ball.
11' Inaki Williams is penalised for pushing Samuel Umtiti.
10' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ball possession: Barcelona: 50%, Athletic Bilbao: 50%.
10' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Athletic Bilbao is in control of the ball.
8' Yuri Berchiche relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Lionel Messi from Barcelona swings in the corner from the left.
8' Antoine Griezmann forces a good save from Unai Simon who turns the ball behind for a corner!
7' Lionel Messi of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
7' Ander Capa relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Lionel Messi from Barcelona chips the ball into the penalty box.
7' Great defending by Inigo Martinez from Athletic Bilbao to prevent his team conceding a goal.
6' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' The game is restarted.
6' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
6' Inigo Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' A lob by Lionel Messi from Barcelona is cleared by the keeper.
5' CHANCE! Lionel Messi finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
5' Lionel Messi from Barcelona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
5' Could be a good chance here as Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
5' Ball possession: Barcelona: 51%, Athletic Bilbao: 49%.
5' Athletic Bilbao is in control of the ball.
4' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Barcelona is in control of the ball.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Oscar Mingueza from Barcelona trips Yuri Berchiche
2' The referee signals a free kick as Dani Garcia from Athletic Bilbao trips Miralem Pjanic
1' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Barcelona kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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