FC Barcelona strengthened their position at the summit of La Liga after a narrow victory over Athletic Club, with the match settled by a moment of brilliance from Lamine Yamal.
The decisive goal arrived in the 68th minute at Estadio de San Mamés when the Spain international controlled a pass from Pedri inside the penalty area and curled a precise shot beyond goalkeeper Unai Simón.
Yamal’s effort proved enough to separate the sides in a tightly contested match and ensured Barcelona collected all three points away from home.
The success allowed the Catalan club to maintain momentum in the domestic title race while continuing their impressive run of form.
Teenage star continues remarkable scoring run
The strike marked the 18-year-old’s 19th goal in all competitions this season and further underlined his importance to the team. In league play, he has already reached 14 goals, making him Barcelona’s leading scorer in the current La Liga campaign.
Yamal arrived at the fixture in strong form after producing a standout performance the previous weekend. During that match he recorded the first hat-trick of his professional career against Villarreal CF.
His latest contribution once again demonstrated his growing influence in front of goal as Barcelona continue their push for the championship.
The young forward’s consistency has become a key element of the team’s attacking success this season.
Barcelona extends its lead while rivals chase
The victory also ensured that the side managed by Hansi Flick increased their advantage at the top of the standings to four points.
Barcelona’s result followed Real Madrid’s 2–1 triumph against Celta Vigo the previous evening, a game decided by a late goal.
Attention now turns to European competition, as Barcelona prepares to host Newcastle United in the first leg of their round-of-16 clash in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 10 March, at 20:00 GMT.
Meanwhile, Athletic Club will resume their domestic campaign with a La Liga fixture against Girona FC scheduled for 14 March at 13:00 GMT.