"Some 45,000 fans were on hand on Saturday as what is set to be Europe's largest football stadium re-opened at roughly half capacity. list of 4 itemsend of list Camp Nou had been closed for more than two years for a major overhaul that the indebted club hopes will boost revenues. Robert Lewandowski set the tone early, capitalising on an error in Athletic's defence in the fourth minute."
"Barcelona struck again in first-half stoppage time. Lamine Yamal's expertly delivered long ball into space found Torres and the Spanish forward took the pass perfectly in his stride, raced into the area and calmly slotted past Simon. Three minutes into the second half, Barcelona punished another defensive lapse by Athletic. Attempting to play out from the back, the visitors gifted possession to the alert Fermin Lopez, who rifled a bullet strike into the net."
Barcelona returned to Camp Nou before 45,000 fans as the renovated stadium re-opened at roughly half capacity after more than two years of closure for a major overhaul intended to boost revenues. Robert Lewandowski opened scoring in the fourth minute following a defensive error by Alex Berenger. Lamine Yamal supplied two sublime assists as Ferran Torres scored twice, including first-half stoppage-time and a late counterattack finish. Fermin Lopez added a long-range strike early in the second half after Athletic gifted possession. Oihan Sancet received a straight red card in the 53rd minute for a reckless challenge. Barcelona won 4-0 and moved level with Real Madrid atop La Liga.
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