March 08, (THEWILL) — Barcelona reclaimed a four-point lead at the top of LaLiga with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Estadio de San Mames on Saturday, responding immediately to Real Madrid’s win the previous day.
Flick’s side were nearly caught out inside the opening minute, with Joao Cancelo inadvertently turning Alex Berenguer’s cross onto the crossbar to spare Barcelona an early deficit.
Chances were limited throughout the first half, though Ferran Torres struck the base of the post and Marcus Rashford saw a low effort pushed away by Unai Simon.
The breakthrough arrived in the 68th minute through Lamine Yamal, who bent a curling strike in off the left post from inside the box to give Barcelona the lead they required.
Athletic Club pressed in search of an equaliser but could not find a way through, with Oihan Sancet firing their clearest opportunity wide before the final whistle confirmed a vital away win for the Catalans.
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