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Barcelona Celebrate Camp Nou Return With Commanding 3-0 Victory

FC Barcelona made a triumphant return to the partially rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou, defeating Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in their La Liga clash on November 22, 2025. In a match filled with energy, emotion, and attacking brilliance, the defending La Liga champions delivered one of their most complete performances of the season.

The victory helps Barcelona close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid while giving the home fans plenty to cheer about after being away from their iconic stadium for nearly two and a half years.

Lewandowski Opens the Scoring Early

Barcelona wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the 4th minute, Robert Lewandowski pounced on a defensive error inside the Bilbao penalty area and sent a powerful low strike past goalkeeper Unai Simón. Although the keeper got a hand to the ball, the shot was too strong to keep out.

The Camp Nou crowd erupted — not only celebrating the early breakthrough but also the symbolic moment of seeing a goal scored again on home soil.

Bilbao Fight Back but Fail to Capitalize

Despite the early setback, Athletic Bilbao gradually settled into the game. Nico Williams, Berenguer, and Unai Gomez created several promising chances, including a few moments where Barcelona’s high defensive line seemed exposed.

Gomez came closest in the 37th minute when a brilliant counterattack left him one-on-one with Joan Garcia, but his volley was struck directly at the Barcelona keeper. Minutes later, Williams fired into the side netting after another rapid move down the flank.

For all their positive play, Bilbao’s lack of finishing continued to haunt them.

Ferran Torres Doubles the Lead Before Half-Time

Just when Athletic Bilbao looked to be growing confidently into the match, Barcelona struck again.
In first-half stoppage time (45+3'), teenage sensation Lamine Yamal produced a superb inside-out cross that found Ferran Torres. With excellent control and composure, Torres fired a shot that Simón touched but couldn’t stop from crossing the line.

Barcelona entered the break leading 2-0, with the statistics emphasizing their superiority — 60% possession and more shots on goal.

Second Half Begins With Another Barcelona Blow

Bilbao kicked off the second half, hoping to claw their way back, but things deteriorated quickly. In the 48th minute, Athletic gifted the ball away in a dangerous area. Fermin López collected the loose ball, drove forward, and slotted home a clinical finish into the bottom corner.

Barcelona 3–0 Athletic Bilbao — and with more than 40 minutes left to play, the game seemed already out of reach for the visitors.

Lopez nearly added another moments later, but he was flagged offside after connecting with a low cross from Torres.

Oihan Sancet Sent Off After Harsh Challenge

Athletic Bilbao’s evening went from bad to worse in the 53rd minute. Midfielder Oihan Sancet unleashed a reckless challenge on Fermin López near the halfway line. The referee initially showed a yellow card, but after a quick VAR review, the decision was upgraded to a straight red.

Down to 10 men and trailing by three goals, Bilbao had little hope of staging a comeback.

Barcelona Control the Rest of the Match With Ease

With a comfortable lead and a numerical advantage, Barcelona shifted into game-management mode. Dani Olmo, Lewandowski, and Yamal continued to test the visitors’ defence, while Ronald Araújo came on to stabilize the back line.

The Catalans maintained long stretches of possession, showcasing their trademark passing rhythm and preventing Bilbao from generating any meaningful attacks.

By the final whistle, the picture was clear: Barcelona dominated every phase of the game.

Key Match Highlights (SEO Section)

Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Live Score: Barcelona 3–0 Athletic
Scorers: Lewandowski 4’, Ferran Torres 45+3’, Fermin Lopez 48’
Red Card: Oihan Sancet (Bilbao) – 53’
Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona
Competition: La Liga 2025 Regular Season
Possession: Barcelona 60% – Bilbao 40%
Shots: Barcelona 7 – Bilbao 4

Final Verdict

This match serves as a powerful statement from Barcelona, who have been inconsistent earlier in the season. The win not only boosts their title hopes but also marks a memorable return to their historic stadium.

Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, will regret their missed chances and costly mistakes, especially with the early goal and Sancet’s red card sealing their fate.