Barcelona Edge Athletic Club with Late Lewandowski Strike
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Barcelona Edge Athletic Club with Late Lewandowski Strike

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Barcelona secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Athletic Club on Saturday, marking Hansi Flick’s first home game as manager. The win maintains Barcelona’s perfect start to the La Liga season.

The match began with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. However, the deadlock was broken in the 34th minute when Lamine Yamal curled a stunning shot into the top corner, giving Barcelona the lead and igniting the home crowd.

Athletic Club responded just before halftime, with Oihan Sancet converting a penalty after a handball in the box. The equalizer set up a tense second half, with both teams pushing for the win.

Barcelona’s persistence paid off in the dying moments of the match. Robert Lewandowski, who had been denied multiple times by Athletic’s goalkeeper Alex Padilla, finally found the back of the net in the 88th minute. The Polish striker pounced on a loose ball in the box and smashed it home, securing all three points for the Catalan giants.

Hansi Flick praised his team’s resilience and determination in his post-match interview, highlighting the importance of maintaining their winning momentum. “It was a tough game, but the players showed great character. We defended and attacked as a team, and that made the difference,” Flick said.

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