FT: Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
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FT: Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
There are, of course, games to play tomorrow, and we're only in the second weekend - but here's the table nevertheless.
Barcelona second, level on points with Celta Vigo.
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Espanyol play Real Sociedad and Getafe take on Rayo Vallecano in tonight's other games, with both games kicking off at 20:30 BST.
There's more action on the way tomorrow, including Real Madrid's game against Vallodolid at 16:00 BST.
Leganes v Las Palmas is at 18:00 BST, Alaves v Real Betis is at 18:15 BST, and Atletico Madrid host Girona in Sunday's final match at 20:30 BST.
FT: Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona have now won each of their first two games under Hansi Flick 2-1, and Robert Lewandowski netted the decisive goal in both.
He scored twice in their win against Valencia last week.
FT: Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
There were two bookings handed out in that late clash.
Athletic's Mikel Jauregizar and Barcelona's Fermin Lopez both received yellow cards.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Victory for Barcelona.
A hard-fought contest against Athletic Club, but their strong second-half showing makes the difference.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
There's a lot of frustration coming out between players from both sides.
Ander Herrera is booked after a foul on Pau Cubarsi and both teams then clash.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
The home fans definitely enjoy seeing Fermin Lopez play.
He does well to shrug off a close challenge then puts the ball through an Athletic Club player's legs before winning a free-kick.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
And after those subs are made, the fourth official holds up his board to show that five minutes have been added on.
Will Barca hold on to their lead? They've looked the stronger team in the second half.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Two more changes for Barcelona - two players who made debuts last week.
Gerard Martin and Pau Victor are brought on by Hansi Flick.
They replace Alex Balde and Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Well, Pau Cubarsi is actually back to his feet now.
Play was stopped as it was a head injury, but the Barca defender is okay to continue.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Pau Cubarsi has gone down in the Athletic box and looks in pain. His head collided with Dani Vivian's shoulder as the two went for the ball in the box.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
The Barcelona fans were hoping that was a red.
Inigo Lekue is booked after dragging down Raphinha as he rushes towards the box.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Nearly! The ball is whipped into the middle by Athletic Club and Yeray Alvarez nearly gets his foot to it, but he's inches away and Barcelona then sweep it clear.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Robert Lewandowski has been shown a yellow card for using his arm to shove Yeray Alvarez.
It's a little harsh, in fairness.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
The home fans are on their feet to give 17-year-old Marc Bernal a standing ovation as he goes off.
Eric Garcia replaces him.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona are doing everything they can to hold on to their lead. They are constantly pressing the ever-tiring Athletic attack.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Club have made two late changes.
Gorka Guruzeta and Ander Herrera are on to try and help their late push.
Inaki Williams and Benat Prados both go off.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
We're back playing.
Will Barcelona hold on? Athletic Club's pressure means the visitors will be lacking energy.
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
We've had that goal, now it's time for another cooling break before the restart.
Lamine Yamal is continuing the form he showed with Spain at Euro 2024
Lamine Yamal scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Barcelona battled to a narrow win over Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic Stadium.
The 17-year-old Spain winger put Hansi Flick's side in front in the 24th minute with a curling shot from outside the box which deflected off the head of Athletic defender Inigo Lekue.
Athletic got themselves back on level terms when they were awarded a penalty a minute before half-time, after Pau Cubarsi felled Alex Berenguer inside the box.
Oihan Sancet confidently sent Marc-Andre ter Stegen the wrong way from the resulting spot-kick.
Robert Lewandowski, who scored both goals in the Catalan club's 2-1 win over Valencia on the opening weekend, got the winner with 15 minutes to go.
The Poland striker had twice hit the post from good positions earlier in the game but secured the points with a classic poacher's goal.
Pedri's low cross was parried by visiting goalkeeper Alex Padilla and Lewandowski pounced on the loose ball to hook home from close range.
Barca's victory maintained their 100% start to the season in La Liga, with champions Real Madrid hosting Real Valladolid at the Bernabeu at 16:00 BST on Sunday.
Barcelona showed plenty of character to wrap up a gritty win, but were once again without new £51m signing Dani Olmo.
The 26-year-old returned to Barcelona from RB Leipzig, having played for them at youth level.
However, the Catalan club have reportedly been unable to register Olmo because of the Spanish league's squad cost control rules.
German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan left for former club Manchester City on a free transfer last week to ease Barca's financial position.
Gundogan had an impressive debut campaign in Spain but was one of Barca's highest earners.
Barcelona are also believed to be willing to sell striker Vitor Roque before the transfer deadline.
They recently announced the departure of captain Sergi Roberto, while full-back Julian Araujo left for Bournemouth.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Celta Vigo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
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| 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 4 | Osasuna | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| 5 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| 6 | Real Valladolid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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| 9 | Las Palmas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 11 | Girona | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 12 | Leganés | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 |
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| 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
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| 17 | Mallorca | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
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| 18 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 19 | Espanyol | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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| 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
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Manager: Hans-Dieter Flick
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Ernesto Valverde
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Hans-Dieter Flick
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Ernesto Valverde
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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