Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
Updated
Barcelona won: Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Bilbao in the LaLiga (Round 1) on Thu, 27 Aug 2026 at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona. Barcelona goals: Raphinha 37', Fermín López 82'. Expected goals: 4.23-0.25. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Unai Simón (8.7).
Match report
Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0
Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at Spotify Camp Nou on Thursday 27 August in LaLiga.
Raphinha put Barcelona ahead on 37' (1-0) and Fermín López made it 2-0 on 82'.
Barcelona had 70% of the ball, shots were 22-5 (10-0 on target) and expected goals finished 4.23-0.25. Barcelona were the better side on chances, too.
Unai Simón (Athletic Club) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 59,326. Referee: Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias.
Match stats
| Barcelona | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.23 | 0.25 |
| Total shots | 22 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 44 | 13 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 560 (90%) | 183 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 12 | 5 |
| Total shots | 22 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 18 | 3 |
Lineups
Barcelona (4-2-1-3): Joan García, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Xavi Espart, Marc Bernal, Pedri, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Anthony Gordon
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón, Hugo Rincón, Yeray Álvarez, Aymeric Laporte, Johaneko Louisjean, Mikel Jauregizar, Peio Canales, Iñaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Xavi Espart (Barcelona)
- 37' · Goal · Raphinha (Barcelona)
- 48' · Yellow card · Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 60' · Substitution · Alex Berenguer for Iñaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 60' · Substitution · Robert Navarro for Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 61' · Yellow card · Johaneko Louisjean (Athletic Bilbao)
- 63' · Substitution · Dani Olmo for Marc Bernal (Barcelona)
- 63' · Substitution · Rodri for Raphinha (Barcelona)
- 70' · Substitution · Adama Boiro for Johaneko Louisjean (Athletic Bilbao)
- 70' · Substitution · Beñat Gerenabarrena for Mikel Jauregizar (Athletic Bilbao)
- 80' · Substitution · Jules Koundé for Eric García (Barcelona)
- 80' · Substitution · Karim Adeyemi for Anthony Gordon (Barcelona)
- 81' · Substitution · Álvaro Djaló for Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 82' · Goal · Fermín López (Barcelona)
- 85' · Substitution · João Cancelo for Pedri (Barcelona)
All-time head-to-head
67 league meetings since 1993: Barcelona 46, draws 13, Athletic Bilbao 8.
Questions
Who won Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao?
Barcelona won, 2-0 (LaLiga) on Thu, 27 Aug 2026.
When and where is Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao?
Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 19:00 UTC at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao?
In 67 league meetings since 1993: Barcelona 46 wins, 13 draws, Athletic Bilbao 8 wins (goals 142-48).