Match report

Barcelona Defeats Athletic Club 3-0 in La Liga Clash

Athletic Club
Athletic Club
0–3
FT
Barcelona
Barcelona
May 25, 2025

Barcelona secured an impressive 3-0 win against Athletic Club at the San Mamés stadium on Saturday, May 25th. Robert Lewandowski was the star of the show, netting two goals in quick succession, and D. Olmo added a late penalty to seal the victory for Barcelona.

Key Facts

  • Robert Lewandowski scored twice (14', 17')
  • D. Olmo netted a penalty in injury time (90'+4)
  • Athletic Club made multiple substitutions to try and change the momentum but could not find an equalizer
  • Barcelona's defense was solid, keeping Athletic Club off the scoreboard

Lineups

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Unai Simón (G)
  • 18 De Marcos (D)
  • 14 Unai Núñez (D)
  • 4 Aitor Paredes (D)
  • 17 Yuri (D)
  • 16 Ruíz de Galarreta (M)
  • 23 Mikel Jauregizar (M)
  • 7 Álex Berenguer (M)
  • 20 Unai Gómez (M)
  • 10 Nico Williams (M)
  • 21 Maroan Sannadi (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Beñat Prados
  • 3 Dani Vivian
  • 8 Oihan Sancet
  • 9 I. Williams
  • 15 Lekue
  • 32 Adama Boiro
  • 12 Gorka Guruzeta
  • 6 Mikel Vesga
  • 13 Julen Agirrezabala
  • 2 Andoni Gorosabel
  • 28 Peio Canales
  • 11 Álvaro Djaló

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Iñaki Peña (G)
  • 24 Eric García (D)
  • 4 R. Araujo (D)
  • 2 Pau Cubarsí (D)
  • 3 Alejandro Balde (D)
  • 6 Gavi (M)
  • 8 Pedri (M)
  • 19 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 16 Fermín López (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Dani Olmo
  • 15 A. Christensen
  • 21 F. de Jong
  • 35 Gerard Martín
  • 18 Pau Víctor
  • 32 Héctor Fort
  • 1 M. ter Stegen
  • 14 Pablo Torre
  • 5 Iñigo Martínez
  • 25 W. Szczęsny
  • 17 Marc Casadó
  • 10 Ansu Fati

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    14' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: Fermín López
  2. Barcelona
    17' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski
  3. Athletic Club
    62' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Ruiz de Galarreta · On: B. Prados Diaz
  4. Athletic Club
    62' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Unai Núñez · On: D. Vivian
  5. Athletic Club
    62' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3
    Off: U. Gomez · On: O. Sancet
  6. Barcelona
    64' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Raphinha · On: D. Olmo
  7. Barcelona
    64' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Araujo · On: A. Christensen
  8. Athletic Club
    75' Athletic Club Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Berchiche

    Foul

  9. Athletic Club
    80' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nico Williams · On: I. Williams
  10. Barcelona
    81' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedri · On: Frenkie de Jong
  11. Barcelona
    81' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Balde · On: Gerard Martín
  12. Barcelona
    89' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Lewandowski · On: P. Victor
  13. Barcelona
    90'+2 Barcelona Var · Penalty confirmed
    D. Olmo
  14. Barcelona
    90'+4 Barcelona Goal · Penalty
    D. Olmo

Match Stats

Stat Athletic Club Barcelona
Fouls 21 10
Pass Accuracy 77% 92%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 217 719
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 1 4
xG 1.20 3.49
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 24% 76%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 168 663
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • Robert Lewandowski's quickfire goals in the 14th and 17th minutes put Barcelona firmly in control of the match.
  • D. Olmo's penalty in injury time secured three crucial points for Barcelona, solidifying their position in La Liga.