La Liga – Alma scores as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0.

In another key match of the 27th round of the 2025/26 La Liga season, Barcelona, playing away, defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 after Yamal scored a goal in the second half.

Early in the match, Athletic Bilbao launched an attack, and Cancelo nearly scored an own goal while clearing the ball in front of the goal. Shortly after, Barcelona striker Rashford played a long pass, and Ferran Torres received the ball and shot while falling to the ground, but his effort was saved by Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon.

In the 6th minute, Barcelona continued their counter-attack. Yamal broke through the defense and chipped the ball, but Ferran Torres' pass was cleared by an opposing player. In the 10th minute, Athletic Bilbao midfielder Unai Gomez suffered an injury and was replaced by Roberto Navarro after being unable to continue.

In the 19th minute, Athletic Bilbao launched an attack, with Jorge Gissar receiving the ball at the edge of the penalty area and unleashing a long-range shot, but the ball went over the post. In the 33rd minute, Cancelo received the ball and attempted to break through the defense, but his shot was saved by Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon.

In the 42nd minute, Iñaki Williams received the ball and slotted it into the net from inside the penalty area, but was ruled offside and the goal was disallowed. In first-half stoppage time, Barcelona took a corner, and Ferran Torres' header went wide.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Olmo's cross was cleared, and Rashford curled a shot into the box, but it was saved by Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon. In the 53rd minute, Robert Navarro played a through ball to Oihan Sansette in the box, who fired a low shot, but it was caught by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

In the 58th minute, Athletic Bilbao continued their attack. Oihan Sansette received the ball and shot, but it was saved by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Iñaki Williams then followed up with a shot, but it went wide. In the 68th minute, Pedri broke through the defense and passed the ball diagonally. Yamal controlled the ball and then chipped it into the net, giving Barcelona a 1-0 lead.

In the 78th minute, Barcelona substituted Araujo for Casado. In stoppage time of the second half, Oihan Sansette delivered a diagonal pass, but Robert Navarro's volley went wide.

Ultimately, Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 away from home.

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