"Despite coming under pressure, Barcelona opened the scoring in the 68th minute through Yamal, who bent a stunning, curling strike in off the left post from inside the box. Ernesto Valverde's side continued to pen Barcelona back in search of an equaliser, but Oihan Sancet fired their best opportunity wide as the visitors held on for all three points."
"Yamal highlighted his quality with a brilliant goal, and he continued his fine run of form in the league with five goal involvements in his last three LaLiga matches, while he now has 14 goals for the season in the league, more than any other Barcelona player."
"Barcelona have not always enjoyed travelling to Athletic Club, but they have now won back-to-back away league matches against them for the first time since a run of four wins between 2015 and 2017."
Barcelona defeated Athletic Club 1-0 away at Estadio de San Mames, with Lamine Yamal scoring a curling strike in the 68th minute to restore their four-point advantage at the top of LaLiga following Real Madrid's recent win. Despite a narrow victory, Barcelona faced significant pressure throughout, nearly conceding in the opening minute when Joao Cancelo deflected a cross onto the bar. The visitors created limited chances in the first half, with Ferran Torres hitting the post and Marcus Rashford's effort saved. Athletic Club pressed for an equalizer in the second half, but Barcelona held firm. Yamal's goal marked his fifth goal involvement in three league matches, bringing his seasonal tally to 14 league goals, leading Barcelona's scoring charts.
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