Athletic Club vs FC Barcelona — LIVE: 0-0 | Second Half, ~65th Minute
The stalemate continues at San Mamés. Neither Athletic Club nor FC Barcelona have broken the deadlock, and it is turning into a fiercely contested battle with cards flying, injuries piling up, and Hansi Flick throwing on three substitutes at once to force a breakthrough.
Live Score & Updated Stats
| Stat | Athletic Club | FC Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 23% | 77% |
| Shots Total | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Saved | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 4 |
| Fouls | 6 | 7 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Substitutions | 2 | 4 |
Key Events Timeline
Despite Barcelona's overwhelming possession advantage, Athletic Club are proving the tougher nut to crack — and have actually been sharper with their limited chances, posting 2 shots on target to Barcelona's 1.
| Minute | Event | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 10' | Substitution (injury) | Athletic Club |
| 46' | Half-time substitution | Athletic Club |
| 46' | Half-time substitution | FC Barcelona |
| 50' | Yellow card | Athletic Club |
| 57' | Yellow card | FC Barcelona |
| 61' | Triple substitution | FC Barcelona |
Barcelona's triple substitution at the 61st minute is the defining tactical moment of the second half. Hansi Flick has burned through four substitutions in total, a clear signal that the Blaugrana are chasing the goal desperately against a defensive Athletic side that is holding firm at San Mamés.
Athletic Club have also made two substitutions, both forced by injuries — a mounting problem for Valverde's side on a difficult night.
The Battle: Barcelona Dominate, Athletic Resist
Barcelona have 77% of the ball and 4 corner kicks, but Athletic's goalkeeper has kept them out with 2 saves. The hosts are defending with remarkable discipline, sitting deep and hitting on the counter — posting 2 shots on target of their own despite barely having the ball.
A draw at San Mamés against Barcelona would be a significant result for Athletic Club in the context of their La Liga season. For Barcelona, dropping two points here could hand Real Madrid a golden opportunity to close the gap at the top.
Where to Watch
| Region | Platform |
|---|---|
| Spain | DAZN, Movistar+ |
| United States | ESPN+, fuboTV |
| International | LaLigaTV |
Still goalless with roughly 25 minutes to play. Stay tuned — this one is very much alive.
