Final Score: Athletic Club 0–2 FC Barcelona
Venue: San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
Competition: La Liga 2024–25 – Matchday 38
Match Summary
FC Barcelona closed out the season with a solid 2-0 away win over Athletic Club, capping off an incredible domestic treble campaign (La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España).
- Robert Lewandowski scored both goals in the first half (14’ and 18’), taking his tally to 101 goals in 147 matches for Barça.
- Athletic Club had an early goal ruled out due to offside.
- It was also the final appearance for Athletic’s legendary captain Óscar de Marcos, who retires after 16 years at the club.
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Goals & Key Moments
14’ – Goal by Robert Lewandowski
Fermín López found Lewandowski with a brilliant through ball. Lewandowski lifted it calmly over Unai Simón.
✅ TNT Sports Commentary
18’ – Lewandowski Again
A corner by Raphinha led to a loose ball inside the box. Lewandowski pounced, doubling the lead and reaching his 100th and 101st goals for Barcelona.
Disallowed Goal – Athletic (7’)
Unai García’s header was ruled offside due to Maroan interfering with play.
Full Match Stats
| Stat | Athletic Club | FC Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 23.9% | 76.1% |
| Shots (on target) | 5 (0) | 7 (2) |
| Corners | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
Source: ESPN FC Stats
Farewell to Óscar de Marcos
This match marked the emotional farewell of Óscar de Marcos, who played 16 seasons and made over 500 appearances for Athletic Club. He received a standing ovation from both sets of fans.
Tribute coverage: Cadena SER – De Marcos Retirement
Season Wrap-Up for Barcelona
- La Liga Champions 2024–25
- Copa del Rey Winners
- Supercopa de España Winners
Barcelona finishes the season with a domestic treble under head coach Xavi Hernández, showcasing tactical dominance and squad depth.
Match Highlights
YouTube Video (External Link):
Watch All Goals & Highlights – Athletic vs Barcelona (May 25, 2025)
What’s Next?
- Barcelona will now prep for the summer transfer window and their return to Champions League action next season.
- Athletic Club, finishing 4th in La Liga, have secured a spot in next year’s UEFA Champions League and Spanish Supercup.
Trusted Sources Used
- Cadena SER – Live coverage and interviews
- El País Deportes – Real-time updates
- TNT Sports UK – Commentary
- ESPN – Official match stats
- YouTube – Highlights (external)