Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Bilbao: Raphinha & Fermin secure La Liga opener win (full match highlights)

Barcelona kicked off their La Liga campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Spotify Camp Nou on August 27, 2026, in front of 59,326 spectators. Referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias got the match underway at 22:00 Moscow time. The hosts dominated from the first whistle and took a deserved lead in the 37th minute through Raphinha, who unleashed a powerful left-footed strike into the far corner after a clever pass from Pedri. Athletic Bilbao tried to respond after the break, but Barcelona's defense held firm. The second goal arrived in the 82nd minute when Fermín López finished off a well-worked set-piece routine, converting a low cross from the right flank. Yellow cards were shown to Xavi Espart in the 27th minute, Gorka Guruzeta in the 48th, and Joaneko Luis-Jean in the 89th. The stats reflected Barcelona's dominance: 68% possession, 17 shots to Athletic's 6, and an 89% pass completion rate against the visitors' 74%. The victory gave new manager Hans-Dieter Flick a winning start, with the German coach praising the team's collective performance and clinical finishing. Athletic Bilbao, despite the defeat, showed defensive organization but lacked the cutting edge to trouble the Blaugrana backline. Barcelona will now travel to face Celta Vigo on August 31 as they look to build on this positive opening result.