Overview
- Robert Lewandowski, wearing the captain’s armband, scored the first goal at the renovated stadium inside four minutes.
- Ferran Torres struck twice and Fermín López added the other, with Lamine Yamal supplying two assists.
- Athletic’s Oihan Sancet was sent off following a VAR review for a reckless challenge on López in the second half.
- The victory moved Barcelona level on points with Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga ahead of Madrid’s trip to Elche on Sunday.
- Eric García impressed in a makeshift midfield role and earned a standing ovation, as Barça kept their first clean sheet since September.