In a commanding performance during matchday 13 of La Liga, Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao, with Ferran Torres netting two impressive goals. The match highlighted the undeniable superiority of Hans Flick’s side, particularly with Torres’ outstanding display, scoring in the 47th minute of the first half and again in the 44th minute of the second half. Robert Lewandowski got things started early on, scoring at the 4-minute mark, while Fermín López added to the scoreline with a goal in the 48th minute, sealing the comfortable win.
Eric García emerged as the standout performer of the match, completing 107 successful passes, while Fermín López contributed significantly with one goal, 68 accurate passes, and two shots on goal.
Coach Hans Flick employed a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Joan García in goal; a defensive line of Jules Koundé, Gerard Martín, Pau Cubarsi, and Alejandro Balde; a midfield trio comprising Fermín López, Dani Olmo, and Eric García; and an attacking front of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Ferran Torres.
On the other side, Athletic Bilbao, led by Ernesto Valverde, took the field with a 4-5-1 setup, having Unai Simón in goal; Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, and Yuri Berchiche in defense; a midfield consisting of Mikel Jauregizar, Iñigo Ruiz, Álex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, and Nico Williams; with Unai Gómez as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by referee José Sánchez Martínez at the renowned Camp Nou stadium.
Looking ahead, Barcelona will host Alavés in their next fixture, while Athletic Bilbao is set to face Levante away from home. With this result, Barcelona climbs to the top of the league table with 31 points, while Athletic Bilbao remains in eighth place with 17 points.
Barcelona Substitutions
45’ 2T – Alejandro Balde off for Ronald Araújo
63’ 2T – Robert Lewandowski off for Dro Fernández, Fermín López off for Marc Casadó
73’ 2T – Eric García off for Marc Bernal
80’ 2T – Dani Olmo off for Raphinha
Athletic Bilbao Substitutions
54’ 2T – Iñigo Ruiz off for Alejandro Rego, Unai Gómez off for Gorka Guruzeta, and Nico Williams off for Robert Navarro
67’ 2T – Mikel Jauregizar off for Mikel Vesga, Álex Berenguer off for Adama Boiro
Cautions for Athletic Bilbao:
42’ 1T Iñigo Ruiz (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 27’ 2T Andoni Gorosabel (Unsporting behavior)
Sent off for Athletic Bilbao:
8’ 2T Oihan Sancet (Direct red card)