In a highly anticipated LaLiga match, Barcelona vs Athletic Club, the teams faced off at the San Mamés Stadium on March 4, 2024. The match ended in a goalless draw, with both teams failing to find the back of the net.
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Key Players and Match Highlights
Barca’s Joao Cancelo came closest to scoring in a tepid first half when his shot from near the halfway line arched over Athletic’s goalkeeper but was cleared away by a defender. The home side were more aggressive following the interval, with Inaki Williams and Alex Berenguer proving to be a constant menace.
Unfortunately for Barca, they suffered two injury blows, with midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Pedri forced out in the first half. De Jong was carted off the field in the 26th minute after landing awkwardly on his right foot. Moments before halftime, Pedri left the pitch in tears after suffering what looked like a right leg injury.
Game Statistics (Barcelona vs Athletic Club)
| Athletic Club | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 8 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Passes | 355 | 568 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 85% |
| Fouls | 14 | 11 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
Table Position
Following the match, Barcelona remained in third place in the LaLiga standings with 58 points.
Athletic Club, on the other hand, held onto their fifth-place position with 50 points.
Upcoming Matches
Barca’s upcoming matches include encounters against RCD Mallorca, SSC Napoli, and Atletico Madrid.
Athletic Club, meanwhile, will face UD Las Palmas, Deportivo Alaves, and Real Madrid in their upcoming fixtures.
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