Barcelona – Athletic Club

Barcelona cemented their flawless start to the campaign with a comfortable 2‑0 victory over Athletic Club at the Camp Nou, extending their lead at the summit to 15 points after five straight wins. The Catalans’ defensive solidity was on full display, limiting the Basque side to just six goals scored all season and keeping a clean sheet for the second time in five matches. Athletic, sitting ninth with seven points, were unable to break through a well‑organised Barcelona backline, leaving their goal difference unchanged at +1. The win also gave Barcelona the edge in their head‑to‑head this season, having already secured the sole triumph in their two‑match rivalry.