FT Barcelona 2 - 1
Athletic Club
Commentary:
90+8' Barcelona with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Barcelona: 66%, Athletic Club: 34%.
90+6' Yellow card for Fermin Lopez.
90+6' The referee shows Mikel Jauregizar the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+6' Yellow card for Ander Herrera.
90+6' The referee signals a free kick as Ander Herrera from Athletic Club trips Pau Cubarsi
90+6' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
90+6' Athletic Club take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+5' Ball possession: Barcelona: 66%, Athletic Club: 34%.
90+5' Eric Garcia wins an air challenge against Ander Herrera
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Pau Victor from Barcelona trips Yeray Alvarez
90+4' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club trips Pau Victor
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Club trips Fermin Lopez
90+3' Fermin Lopez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+2' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
90+2' Athletic Club take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Lamine Yamal is leaving the field to be replaced by Pau Victor in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Alex Balde is leaving the field to be replaced by Gerard Martin in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Nico Williams from Athletic Club is ruled offside.
90' The match resumes with a drop ball.
90' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90' Ball possession: Barcelona: 67%, Athletic Club: 33%.
90' Athletic Club take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90' Inigo Martinez from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
89' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
89' The game is restarted.
89' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
89' Daniel Vivian from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Daniel Vivian wins an air challenge against Pau Cubarsi
88' The cross by Raphinha from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
87' Yellow card for Inigo Lekue.
87' Inigo Lekue is penalised for pushing Raphinha.
87' Barcelona start a counter attack.
87' Raphinha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
86' Unai Gomez is penalised for pushing Raphinha.
86' Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Club heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
86' The cross by Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club successfully finds a teammate in the box.
86' Ball possession: Barcelona: 68%, Athletic Club: 32%.
85' Yellow card for Robert Lewandowski.
85' Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona commits a foul by elbowing Yeray Alvarez
85' Goal kick for Barcelona.
84' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
84' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
84' Athletic Club take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
84' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
83' Marc Bernal is leaving the field to be replaced by Eric Garcia in a tactical substitution.
83' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
82' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
82' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
82' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
81' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
81' Athletic Club take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
80' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
80' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
80' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Barcelona: 69%, Athletic Club: 31%.
80' Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
79' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
79' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
79' The game is restarted.
78' Benat Prados is leaving the field to be replaced by Ander Herrera in a tactical substitution.
78' Inaki Williams is leaving the field to be replaced by Gorka Guruzeta in a tactical substitution.
76' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
76' Robert Lewandowski managed to score from an easy position.
75' G O O O A A A L - Robert Lewandowski reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!75' Alex Padilla from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
75' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Barcelona: 69%, Athletic Club: 31%.
75' Good effort by Benat Prados as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
75' Inigo Martinez from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Lamine Yamal from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Nico Williams swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
74' Pau Cubarsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
73' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
73' Inigo Lekue makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
73' Goal kick for Athletic Club.
72' Alex Berenguer is leaving the field to be replaced by Malcom Ares in a tactical substitution.
72' A chance presents itself to Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona but his header goes wide
72' The cross by Jules Kounde from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
72' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
71' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
71' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71' Inaki Williams from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Raphinha from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
70' Yeray Alvarez successfully blocks the shot
70' A shot by Robert Lewandowski is blocked.
70' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Athletic Club: 30%.
70' Goal kick for Barcelona.
69' Inaki Williams from Athletic Club is ruled offside.
69' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
69' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
69' Goal kick for Athletic Club.
68' Inaki Williams from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club trips Alex Balde
67' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
67' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
67' Goal kick for Barcelona.
67' Nico Williams from Athletic Club sends an effort wide of target
67' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
67' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Yamal from Barcelona trips Unai Gomez
65' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Athletic Club: 30%.
65' Alex Padilla makes a crucial save!
65' Robert Lewandowski volleys a shot on target, but Alex Padilla is on hand to save it
65' Raphinha creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
65' The cross by Raphinha from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
65' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
64' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
64' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
64' Goal kick for Athletic Club.
63' Mikel Vesga is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Jauregizar in a tactical substitution.
63' Ferran Torres is leaving the field to be replaced by Fermin Lopez in a tactical substitution.
62' Oihan Sancet is leaving the field to be replaced by Unai Gomez in a tactical substitution.
62' Lamine Yamal fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
62' Benat Prados from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62' Inigo Lekue is penalised for pushing Robert Lewandowski.
62' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
61' Barcelona start a counter attack.
61' Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
61' Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
60' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Barcelona: 71%, Athletic Club: 29%.
59' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
59' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
59' Daniel Vivian makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
59' Inigo Martinez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
58' Dangerous challenge by Jules Kounde from Barcelona. Alex Padilla on the receiving end of that.
58' POST! A header by Robert Lewandowski hits the post!
57' Raphinha creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
57' The cross by Raphinha from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
56' Yellow card for Alex Berenguer.
56' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club trips Alex Balde
56' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
56' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
56' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
55' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
55' Athletic Club take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
55' Ball possession: Barcelona: 69%, Athletic Club: 31%.
55' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
54' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
54' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53' Ferran Torres from Barcelona is ruled offside.
53' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
53' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
53' Nico Williams from Athletic Club goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Raphinha
53' Raphinha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Jules Kounde from Barcelona is ruled offside.
52' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
52' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
51' Athletic Club take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
51' Athletic Club take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50' Ball possession: Barcelona: 71%, Athletic Club: 29%.
50' Nico Williams from Athletic Club is ruled offside.
49' Yellow card for Marc Bernal.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Marc Bernal from Barcelona trips Oihan Sancet
49' Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
49' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
49' Barcelona start a counter attack.
49' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
49' Today's attendance is 46448.
48' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club trips Jules Kounde
47' Athletic Club take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
47' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+8' Barcelona has been the better team in this half
45+8' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+8' Ball possession: Barcelona: 71%, Athletic Club: 29%.
45+8' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
45+8' The game is restarted.
45+8' Yuri Berchiche is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45+7' Yuri Berchiche is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45+7' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+7' Lamine Yamal from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Yuri Berchiche
45+6' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+6' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
45+6' Goal kick for Barcelona.
45+6' Athletic Club take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+5' Goal kick for Athletic Club.
45+5' The cross by Inigo Martinez from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+5' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Athletic Club: 30%.
45+5' Yuri Berchiche successfully blocks the shot
45+5' A shot by Raphinha is blocked.
45+4' Daniel Vivian from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+4' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+4' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
45+4' Barcelona start a counter attack.
45+4' Inigo Martinez successfully blocks the shot
45+4' A shot by Benat Prados is blocked.
45+4' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
45+4' Safe hands from Alex Padilla as he comes out and claims the ball
45+3' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
45+3' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
45+3' Safe hands from Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he comes out and claims the ball
45+3' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
45+3' Alex Padilla from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' Raphinha from Barcelona swings in the corner from the left.
45+2' Inigo Lekue relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
45+2' Yuri Berchiche is penalised for pushing Lamine Yamal.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Marc Bernal from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alex Berenguer
45' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
45' Ball possession: Barcelona: 69%, Athletic Club: 31%.
45' Safe hands from Alex Padilla as he comes out and claims the ball
45' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
44' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
44' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
43' With that goal, Athletic Club equalised. Game on!
42' G O O O A A A L - Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Marc-Andre ter Stegen chose the wrong side.41' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Athletic Club!
41' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Athletic Club.
41' Yellow card for Pau Cubarsi.
41' PENALTY - Pau Cubarsi from Barcelona concedes a penalty for tripping Alex Berenguer.
40' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Athletic Club: 30%.
40' Barcelona start a counter attack.
40' Safe hands from Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he comes out and claims the ball
40' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
39' Athletic Club take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
38' Yellow card for Yeray Alvarez.
38' Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Club goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ferran Torres
38' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
38' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
38' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
38' Pedri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Athletic Club take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
37' POST! So nearly a goal by Robert Lewandowski but his finish hits the post!
37' Raphinha creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
37' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
37' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
36' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
36' Athletic Club take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
36' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
35' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Athletic Club: 30%.
35' The game is restarted.
33' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
32' Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club is ruled offside.
32' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
32' Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
32' Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
31' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
31' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
31' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
31' Safe hands from Alex Padilla as he comes out and claims the ball
31' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
30' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Barcelona: 73%, Athletic Club: 27%.
30' Raphinha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' Dangerous challenge by Pau Cubarsi from Barcelona. Yeray Alvarez on the receiving end of that.
29' Daniel Vivian successfully blocks the shot
29' A shot by Raphinha is blocked.
29' Raphinha from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
29' Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
28' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
28' Goal kick for Barcelona.
27' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
27' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
26' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
25' Ball possession: Barcelona: 74%, Athletic Club: 26%.
25' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Barcelona.
24' Barcelona managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
24' G O O O A A A L - Lamine Yamal from Barcelona scores from outside the box with the left foot!24' Alex Padilla from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club trips Alex Balde
24' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
24' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
24' Athletic Club take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
23' Benat Prados successfully blocks the shot
23' A shot by Raphinha is blocked.
23' The cross by Alex Balde from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
23' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
23' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
22' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
22' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
22' Inigo Martinez from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
22' Alex Berenguer swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
22' Pau Cubarsi successfully blocks the shot
22' A shot by Nico Williams is blocked.
22' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
21' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
21' Athletic Club start a counter attack.
21' Daniel Vivian from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
21' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
21' Raphinha volleys a shot on target, but Alex Padilla is on hand to save it
21' Pedri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
21' The cross by Pedri from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
20' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
20' Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Ball possession: Barcelona: 74%, Athletic Club: 26%.
20' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
19' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
19' Goal kick for Barcelona.
19' A chance presents itself to Daniel Vivian from Athletic Club but his header goes wide
18' Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club swings in the corner from the right.
18' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
18' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
18' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
17' Lamine Yamal is penalised for pushing Alex Berenguer.
17' Pedri from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
16' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
16' Obstruction as Yuri Berchiche cuts off the run of Lamine Yamal. A free-kick is awarded.
16' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
15' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Barcelona: 74%, Athletic Club: 26%.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club trips Lamine Yamal
15' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
14' The ref blows his whistle. Yeray Alvarez charged Robert Lewandowski from behind and it's a free-kick
14' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
14' Marc Bernal wins an air challenge against Inaki Williams
14' Alex Padilla from Athletic Club intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13' Raphinha from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
13' Inigo Lekue relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
13' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
12' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
12' Athletic Club take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
12' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
11' Ferran Torres shoots from outside the box, but Alex Padilla has it under control
11' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
11' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
11' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
10' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Barcelona: 73%, Athletic Club: 27%.
10' Nico Williams from Athletic Club sends an effort wide of target
9' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
9' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
9' Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Alex Balde successfully blocks the shot
9' A shot by Alex Berenguer is blocked.
9' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
9' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
9' Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
8' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
8' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
8' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
7' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
7' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
7' Athletic Club take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
6' Goal kick for Barcelona.
5' Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club takes a short corner kick from the left.
5' Athletic Club with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Barcelona: 74%, Athletic Club: 26%.
5' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Pau Cubarsi from Barcelona trips Nico Williams
3' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
2' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
2' Inaki Williams from Athletic Club is ruled offside.
2' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
2' Athletic Club are in control of the ball.
2' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
1' Safe hands from Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he comes out and claims the ball
1' Athletic Club are trying to create something here.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' It's a nice warm day for playing football.
1' Athletic Club kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
1' Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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