La Liga Regular Season - 27
Athletic Club 0 - 1 FT Barcelona
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' ↓ U. Gomez ↑R. Navarro
HT
↓ M. Bernal ↑Pedri 46'
46' ↓ S. Sanchez ↑O. Sancet
50' A. Rego
P. Cubarsi 57'
↓ F. Torres ↑R. Lewandowski 62'
↓ M. Rashford ↑Raphinha 62'
↓ D. Olmo ↑Fermin 62'
Lamine Yamal (Pedri) 68'
69' ↓ A. Rego ↑M. Vesga
69' ↓ I. Williams ↑G. Guruzeta
74' ↓ M. Jauregizar ↑E. Garcia
↓ M. Casado ↑R. Araujo 78'
90'+3 D. Vivian
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andoni Gorosabel 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Daniel Vivian 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Aymeric Laporte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Boiro
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Mikel Jauregizar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Alejandro Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Álex Berenguer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Selton Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Unai Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
10
Entry
Forwards
Iñaki Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Alex Padilla 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuri Berchiche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Areso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Monreal Agundez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Lekue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oihan Sancet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Vesga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eder Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gorka Guruzeta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
Joan García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Eric García 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
67
Passes
15
Duels
Pau Cubarsí
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
104
Passes
5
Duels
Gerard Martín
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
João Cancelo
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
71
Passes
11
Duels
Midfielders
Dani Olmo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Marc Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Marc Casadó
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Lamine Yamal 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ferran Torres 
GHOST
8
Actions
8
Actions
62
Minutes
6
Rating
Marcus Rashford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Diego Kochen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wojciech Szczęsny
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ronald Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Cortés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xavi Espart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedri 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
49
Minutes
7
Rating
Fermín López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Marqués
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raphinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Lewandowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roony Bardghji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | Barcelona | 5 - 0 | Athletic Club | Super Cup | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 22/11/2025 | Barcelona | 4 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Camp Nou |
| 25/05/2025 | Athletic Club | 0 - 3 | Barcelona | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 08/01/2025 | Athletic Club | 0 - 2 | Barcelona | Super Cup | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 24/08/2024 | Barcelona | 2 - 1 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 03/03/2024 | Athletic Club | 0 - 0 | Barcelona | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 24/01/2024 | Athletic Club | 4 - 2 | Barcelona | Copa del Rey | San Mamés Barria |
| 22/10/2023 | Barcelona | 1 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 12/03/2023 | Athletic Club | 0 - 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 23/10/2022 | Barcelona | 4 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Spotify Camp Nou |
07/01/2026
22/11/2025
25/05/2025
08/01/2025
24/08/2024
03/03/2024
24/01/2024
22/10/2023
12/03/2023
23/10/2022
Athletic Club Win
Barcelona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +45
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Championship Grit at The Cathedral
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. Barcelona’s relentless march toward the La Liga title continues after a professional and gritty victory in one of Spanish football's most intimidating atmospheres.
Stalemate in the Basque Cauldron
The encounter at Estadio de San Mamés began with the expected roar of the home faithful, as Athletic Club looked to disrupt the league leaders early on. The Intensity was palpable from the first whistle, with the hosts pressing high and forcing the visitors into uncharacteristic errors. Despite the Barcelona side dominating possession with a 70% share, they struggled to penetrate a disciplined Basque defensive line. Athletic actually registered more shots in the opening period, testing the defensive resolve of the Catalans. It was a classic tactical chess match where the Balance of power swung between Barcelona’s patient build-up and the explosive counter-attacks of the home side, leaving the score level at the interval.
Pedri’s Vision and Yamal’s Finishing
The match found its defining moment in the second half following a crucial tactical adjustment. The introduction of Pedri at half-time injected a new level of creativity into the midfield, allowing the visitors to exploit small gaps in the Athletic defence. In the 68th minute, the deadlock was finally broken. Pedri provided a sublime assist for Lamine Yamal, who showcased his world-class potential by finishing clinically to give the visitors the lead. This goal fundamentally altered the Stakes of the match, forcing Athletic to abandon their defensive shape in pursuit of an equaliser. The breakthrough reflected Barcelona's ability to remain patient under pressure, waiting for the single moment of quality required to secure the advantage.
Defensive Heroics Seal the Points
The final twenty minutes were a testament to Barcelona’s improved defensive stability this season. Joan García was instrumental in preserving the clean sheet, making 3 vital saves as the pressure from the home side intensified. Alongside him, the performance of Gerard Martín at the back was outstanding, as he repeatedly intercepted dangerous crosses and won key headers against the Athletic frontline. While the Upset Factor remained high until the final whistle, the visitors held firm to claim a vital 0-1 away win. This result sees Barcelona maintain their commanding position at the top of the table, proving they have the defensive steel to match their attacking flair in the most demanding environments.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Athletic Club's season?
The loss leaves Athletic in 9th place, missing a chance to close the gap on the European spots despite a very competitive performance.
How did substitute Lamine Yamal change the game?
Lamine Yamal started the game, but his 68th-minute goal—assisted by substitute Pedri—was the decisive moment that secured all three points for the leaders.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
San Mamés: The Title Race’s Ultimate Crucible
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. Barcelona’s championship credentials face a defining moment in the heart of the Basque country against an Athletic side built for the big occasion.
The Setup
The quest for the La Liga trophy moves to the Estadio de San Mamés on March 07, 2026. Barcelona travel north as heavy favourites, boasting a Form rating that reflects their dominance as away specialists with eight wins on the road already. Despite the gap in the standings, the Stakes remain massive; a slip-up here could rejuvenate the chasing pack. The Athletic Club backline, led by the creative output of Yuri Berchiche, must find a way to silence a visiting attack that has been scoring for fun this season.
Key Battle
All eyes are on the clash between Gorka Guruzeta and the midfield control of Frenkie de Jong. Guruzeta has been clinical in front of goal recently, and his ability to exploit any lapse in the visitors' concentration will be vital. However, if De Jong is allowed to dictate the Balance of the game alongside Fermín López, Athletic will struggle to keep possession. The Stars rating for this match is off the charts, suggesting a masterclass in technical football is on the cards.
Our Prediction
Barcelona’s offensive depth is simply too potent to ignore. While Athletic will undoubtedly make this a physical, high-intensity scrap, the visitors possess the individual quality to break the deadlock. We expect a goal-heavy affair where the league leaders eventually pull away in the second half. Our take is a statement win for the Catalans, further cementing their position at the summit of the table.