"The 18-year-old Spain forward received a pass from Pedri González that finally left him with some room to work on the right side of the area, where he used one touch to open a shooting angle before curling a left-footed strike off the upper edge of the far post."
"The 68th-minute winner -- his 19th goal across all competitions this season -- kept Hansi Flick's side four points clear of second-placed Real Madrid and on course to successfully defend its domestic title."
"Flick rested some of his regular starters ahead of Barcelona's trip to Newcastle on Tuesday to start their Champions League last 16 matchup. Pedri, Raphinha and Fermín López remained on the bench until the final half hour."
Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 with Lamine Yamal scoring the winning goal in the 68th minute. The 18-year-old Spanish forward received a pass from Pedri González and curled a left-footed strike into the upper corner from the right side of the area. This was Yamal's 19th goal across all competitions this season, following his hat trick performance against Villarreal. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick rested several key players including Pedri, Raphinha, and Fermín López ahead of the Champions League last 16 match against Newcastle. The victory kept Barcelona four points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga standings.
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