Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal seal home win for FC Barcelona against Athletic Club
FC Barcelona claimed a 2-1 La Liga victory over Athletic Club at home. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring, Oihan Sancet equalised for the visitors, but Robert Lewandowski settled the contest in the 75th minute. After two matchdays, Barcelona sit on six points, while Athletic Club have managed just one.
Yamal puts Barcelona ahead
In an exciting home fixture in La Liga, FC Barcelona took the initiative early on. It was young forward Lamine Yamal who broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, handing the hosts a 1-0 lead. A promising sign from the talented Catalan, who once again left his mark on the Blaugrana's play.
Sancet levels from the penalty spot
Athletic Club, however, were not to be brushed aside so easily. Just before the half-time whistle, the Basques were awarded a penalty, and midfielder Oihan Sancet stepped up to convert coolly: 1-1. With the scores level at the break, the second half appeared wide open for either side.
Lewandowski decides it late on
The match remained in the balance for a long spell, but in the 75th minute Robert Lewandowski made the difference. The Polish striker netted to make it 2-1, earning FC Barcelona three precious points. It was a composed finish from the experienced campaigner, who once again proved his worth to the side at a decisive moment.
Strong start to La Liga for Barcelona
With this victory, FC Barcelona claim a perfect return of six points from two matchdays. Athletic Club, by contrast, find themselves with just one point so far. In the coming weeks, Barcelona face fixtures against Rayo Vallecano (away, 27 August), a home game on 31 August, and an away trip to Girona on 15 September. Athletic Club take on Valencia (home, 28 August), Atlético Madrid (home, 31 August) and Las Palmas (away, 15 September).
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Source: Sportmonks
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