Lamine Yamal scores stunner as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao in La Liga
Lamine Yamal produced a moment of magic to score the winning goal as Barcelona earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.
The 17-year-old sensation decided the contest with a stunning strike that finally broke the visitors’ resistance.
Athletic Bilbao had defended resolutely throughout the match, frustrating the hosts for long periods of the game.
Teenager makes the difference
In a tight affair with few clear opportunities, it required a touch of individual brilliance to separate the sides.
The Spanish international collected the ball before unleashing an unstoppable effort that left the goalkeeper with no chance.
It was a vital contribution from the La Masia graduate, securing three crucial points for the Catalan giants at home.
Barcelona grind out victory
While the performance was not their most fluid, the result keeps Barcelona firmly on track in their domestic campaign.
Bilbao will feel aggrieved to leave empty-handed after a disciplined defensive display.
However, the night belonged to Yamal, whose rising stock in European football continues to grow with every match-winning performance.
