Athletic Club vs Barcelona Highlights and Goals

La Liga

8:00 PMMarch 7, 2026

Regular Season - 27

Athletic Club

Show Score

0 - 1

HT:(0 - 0)

Barcelona

Estadio de San Mamés

Referee: José Luis Munuera Montero, Spain

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Athletic Club

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Barcelona

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

30%

70%

0.86

Expected goals (xG)

0.45

1.00

Goals Prevented

1.00

Attack

10

Total shots

7

3

Shots on target

2

6

Shots off target

3

1

Blocked shots

2

7

Shots inside box

5

3

Shots outside box

2

2

Corner kicks

4

7

Offsides

4

Passing

259

Total passes

649

194 (75%)

Accurate passes

578 (89%)

Discipline

11

Fouls

9

2

Yellow cards

1

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Athletic Club

4-2-3-1

1 G Unai Simón 6.5

19 D Adama Boiro 6.9

14 D Aymeric Laporte 6.7

3 D Daniel Vivian 90+3' Roughing 7.0

2 D Andoni Gorosabel 6.9

30 M Alejandro Rego 50' 6.7

18 M Mikel Jauregizar 6.5

20 M Unai Gómez 6.2

44 M Selton Sanchez 6.3

7 M Álex Berenguer 7.5

9 F Iñaki Williams (C) 6.3

Substitutes

11 F Gorka Guruzeta 69' Replaced by I. Williams 6.6

8 M Oihan Sancet 46' Replaced by S. Sanchez 6.7

22 F Nico Serrano

16 M Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta

6 M Mikel Vesga 69' Replaced by A. Rego 6.2

23 M Robert Navarro 10' Replaced by U. Gomez 6.5

49 M Eder Garcia 74' Replaced by M. Jauregizar 6.5

15 D Íñigo Lekue

47 D Iker Monreal Agundez

12 D Jesús Areso

17 D Yuri Berchiche

27 G Alex Padilla

Coach

Ernesto Valverde

Barcelona

4-3-3

13 G Joan García 7.6

2 D João Cancelo 6.3

18 D Gerard Martín 7.7

5 D Pau Cubarsí 57' Tripping 6.3

24 D Eric García (C) 7.5

20 M Dani Olmo 7.0

22 M Marc Bernal 7.0

17 M Marc Casadó 6.6

14 F Marcus Rashford 6.3

7 F Ferran Torres 6.0

10 F Lamine Yamal 68' 7.9

Substitutes

19 F Roony Bardghji

9 F Robert Lewandowski 62' Replaced by F. Torres 6.5

11 F Raphinha 62' Replaced by M. Rashford 6.2

16 M Fermín López 62' Replaced by D. Olmo 6.7

43 M Tomás Marqués

8 M Pedri 68' 46' Replaced by M. Bernal 7.0

42 D Xavi Espart

36 D Álvaro Cortés

4 D Ronald Araújo 78' Replaced by M. Casado 6.7

25 G Wojciech Szczęsny

31 G Diego Kochen

Coach

Hansi Flick

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	26	21	1	4	71-26	45	64	W 07 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca W No match found L No match found W 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona
2	Real Madrid	25	19	3	3	54-21	33	60	W 08 February: Valencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad W No match found W No match found L No match found
3	Atletico Madrid	26	15	6	5	43-23	20	51	D No match found L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid L No match found W 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad
4	Villarreal	26	16	3	7	48-31	17	51	W 09 February: Villarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol L 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal W 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal W 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal
5	Real Betis	26	11	10	5	42-32	10	43	W 01 February: Real Betis 2 - 1 Valencia W 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis W 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla
6	Celta Vigo	26	10	10	6	36-28	8	40	D No match found L No match found D No match found W 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo W No match found
7	Espanyol	26	10	6	10	33-39	-6	36	L 30 January: Espanyol 1 - 2 Alaves L 09 February: Villarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo L 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol D 01 March: Elche 2 - 2 Espanyol
8	Real Sociedad	26	9	8	9	38-38	0	35	D No match found W No match found L No match found D No match found W No match found
9	Athletic Club	26	10	5	11	30-36	-6	35	D No match found W 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche W No match found D No match found
10	Osasuna	26	9	6	11	30-30	0	33	D No match found W No match found D No match found W No match found L No match found
11	Sevilla	26	8	6	12	34-41	-7	30	L 02 February: Mallorca 4 - 1 Sevilla D 08 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Girona D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves W 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla
12	Girona	26	7	9	10	27-42	-15	30	L No match found D No match found W No match found D No match found L No match found
13	Valencia	26	7	8	11	27-39	-12	29	L 01 February: Real Betis 2 - 1 Valencia L 08 February: Valencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid W 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna
14	Getafe	25	8	5	12	20-29	-9	29	D 01 February: Getafe 0 - 0 Celta Vigo D No match found W 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal W No match found L No match found
15	Rayo Vallecano	25	6	9	10	23-32	-9	27	L 01 February: Real Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano L No match found W No match found D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club D No match found
16	Alaves	26	7	6	13	23-34	-11	27	W 30 January: Espanyol 1 - 2 Alaves L 08 February: Alaves 0 - 2 Getafe D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves
17	Elche	26	5	11	10	34-39	-5	26	L 31 January: Elche 1 - 3 Barcelona L 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna L 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 01 March: Elche 2 - 2 Espanyol
18	Mallorca	26	6	6	14	29-42	-13	24	W No match found L 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L No match found
19	Levante	26	5	6	15	28-44	-16	21	L 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante L No match found W No match found
20	Oviedo	25	3	8	14	16-40	-24	17	L No match found W No match found L No match found D No match found L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Lamine Yamal’s solitary strike delivered a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Barcelona against a defiant Athletic Club.

Lamine Yamal’s second-half goal secured a crucial 1-0 win for Barcelona at the Estadio de San Mamés. The young winger’s decisive finish proved to be the difference in a tight La Liga encounter on March 7, 2026.

Barcelona entered the match as league leaders, showcasing impressive form with four wins in their last five games. Athletic Club, positioned ninth in the standings, aimed to leverage their strong home advantage against the champions. The Basques always present a formidable challenge at San Mamés.

The first half unfolded as a tactical battle, with Barcelona dominating possession at 70%. Despite this control, they struggled to create clear-cut chances against Athletic’s organized defence. The home side defended with discipline and frustrated Barcelona’s build-up play.

Athletic Club, in contrast, adopted a more direct approach. They registered more shots than Barcelona in the opening period, testing goalkeeper Joan García. García responded well, making crucial saves to keep the scores level.

An early tactical change saw Unai Gomez replace Rufo Navarro for Athletic Club in the 10th minute. Both teams seemed to be feeling each other out. The physical intensity gradually increased as the half progressed.

The deadlock persisted into halftime, setting the stage for an intriguing second half. Barcelona needed to inject more urgency and creativity into their attacking movements. Athletic Club, meanwhile, looked to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities on the counter.

The second half began with immediate personnel changes. Barcelona brought on Marc Bernal for Pedri, aiming to refresh their midfield. Athletic Club introduced Samu Sanchez for Oihan Sancet, seeking new impetus in attack.

The game’s competitive edge was evident as cards started to appear. Alejandro Rego of Athletic Club received a yellow card in the 50th minute. Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsí followed suit with a booking seven minutes later for a tripping foul.

Barcelona’s manager, Xavi, opted for a triple substitution in the 62nd minute. Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford, and Dani Olmo entered the fray. These fresh legs immediately injected pace and directness into Barcelona’s attacking third.

The breakthrough arrived in the 68th minute through Lamine Yamal. He slotted home with precision after Pedri delivered a well-weighted assist from deep. The goal ignited the away fans and finally broke Athletic’s resistance. Athletic Club responded by bringing on Iñaki Williams.

Statistically, Barcelona maintained 70% possession throughout the game. However, Athletic Club recorded more total shots (10 vs 7) and shots on target (3 vs 2). Barcelona’s expected goals (xG) stood at 0.45, significantly lower than Athletic’s 0.86, underscoring their defensive solidity and clinical finish.

This hard-fought 1-0 victory solidifies Barcelona’s position at the top of La Liga with 64 points. Athletic Club remains in ninth place, reflecting a tough but ultimately unrewarded challenge at home.