Live Blog! Athletic Club vs FC Barcelona in LaLiga
Barcelona travel to San Mamés seeking redemption after their Copa del Rey elimination. Athletic want to move closer to European spots and hope to capitalize on the leader’s emotional setback.
90'+5 - Full-time!
Barcelona takes all three points at San Mamés after an intense clash. Athletic Club pushed for an equalizer, but Lamine Yamal made the difference to secure the win.
Final Score: Athletic Club 0-1 Barcelona
90' - Five minutes added
The referee has added 5 minutes of stoppage time at San Mamés. Athletic Club will try to make the most of the final moments to level the score, while Barcelona looks to hold on to their lead and manage the game until the final whistle.
Score: Athletic Club 0-1 Barcelona
69' - Barcelona takes the lead!
The deadlock is broken at San Mamés! Barcelona scores at a crucial moment in the match. Lamine Yamal, the young Blaugrana talent, finishes with a precise left-footed shot past the goalkeeper, sparking celebration for the visiting side.
Score: Athletic Club 0-1 Barcelona
46' - Second half kicks off
The second half is underway at San Mamés. Athletic Club and Barcelona return to the pitch aiming to break the deadlock. Tension is high as both teams look to assert themselves early in this half.
Score: Athletic Club 0-0 Barcelona
45'+3 - Half-time at San Mamés
The first half ends after 3 minutes of added time. The game has seen bursts of intensity, with Barcelona controlling possession and Athletic Club trying to create chances on the counter. Both teams head to the locker rooms with the score tied 0-0, leaving plenty of anticipation for the second half.
Score: Athletic Club 0-0 Barcelona
30' - Game slows down with frequent fouls
The pace at San Mamés has slowed. A series of tactical fouls break the flow, forcing the referee to step in more often. Both teams are taking the opportunity to regroup and regain control of the ball.
Score: Athletic Club 0-0 Barcelona
25' - Barcelona controlling the match
In recent minutes, Barcelona has taken charge in Athletic Club’s half. The Catalans are advancing, passing with precision, and starting to assert their attacking style. Meanwhile, the home side hasn’t managed to create any significant threat so far.
Score: Athletic Club 0-0 Barcelona
10' - Barça threatens for the first time
Barcelona tests the waters at San Mamés. João Cancelo tries his luck from outside the box, but the shot goes wide. It’s the first clear opportunity for the Catalan side, who are starting to balance the game after Athletic Club’s strong opening minutes.
Score: Athletic Club 0-0 Barcelona
1' - Kickoff at San Mamés
The match is underway at San Mamés as Athletic Club and Barcelona begin their LaLiga clash. Both teams step onto the pitch looking to establish control early in what promises to be an exciting contest.
Score: Athletic Club 0-0 Barcelona
Starting XI Athletic Club
Starting XI FC Barcelona
Barcelona arrive wounded at San Mamés as Athletic look to take advantage
FC Barcelona face one of those nights that can define the direction of a season. After the painful blow of their Copa del Rey elimination against Atlético de Madrid, the team managed by Hansi Flick shifts its focus back to LaLiga, where they remain leaders and now face one of the toughest away trips in Spain: San Mamés.
The clash against Athletic Club, part of LaLiga, comes with plenty of tension surrounding it. Barcelona arrive with a dangerous mix of emotions: frustration after the cup exit, but also confidence.
The Blaugrana also enter the match after a convincing 4–1 win over Villarreal, a result that reinforced their attacking strength and positioned them as one of the main contenders to win the league again
Athletic aiming to hear the Europe anthem again
On the other side stands an Athletic Club team that is not entirely comfortable in the standings but still dreams of returning to European competitions. The squad led by Ernesto Valverde currently sits in ninth place and arrives after a 1–1 draw against Rayo Vallecano, a result that left mixed feelings in Bilbao.
The objective for the Basque side is to close the gap to the European spots. The Lions begin the round five points away from the positions that grant continental qualification, meaning a victory against the league leaders would be a huge boost both emotionally and in the standings.
However, Athletic will be missing several key players. Nico Williams is out due to a groin injury, while Yeray Álvarez will miss the match through suspension. Beñat Prados, Sannadi, and Paredes are also unavailable, forcing Valverde to adjust his lineup against the league leaders.
Barcelona want to turn frustration into fuel
For Barcelona, this match means far more than just three points. It represents the perfect opportunity to prove that the Copa del Rey setback has not weakened the team.
Under Hansi Flick, the Catalan side has shown a clear identity throughout the season: dominant possession, vertical attacking play, and aggressive high pressing. That philosophy has helped them remain at the top of the table and establish themselves as one of the most competitive teams in the league.
Still, Flick does not have a full squad available either. Jules Koundé is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Frenkie de Jong continues to deal with muscle discomfort. Alejandro Balde and Andreas Christensen are also unavailable as they recover from significant injuries.
A historic rivalry that always delivers intensity
Talking about Athletic Club vs Barcelona means talking about one of the most historic matchups in Spanish football. Both clubs belong to the exclusive group of teams that have never been relegated from LaLiga, giving every encounter between them a strong symbolic value.
In LaLiga, the historical balance favors Barcelona, but San Mamés has always been one of the most difficult stadiums for the Catalan giants to visit. The atmosphere and the intensity of Athletic often level the playing field regardless of the difference in quality on paper.
