Check out these Barcelona stars who thrilled fans in win over Athletic Bilbao

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Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Saturday, with Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski scoring for the Catalan giants.

This marks Barcelona’s second win in two league games this season, following their away triumph against Valencia on matchday 1.

NRTC offers a brief assessment of three standout performers in Barcelona’s impressive win against Athletic Bilbao

1. Lamine Yamal

At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal continues to impress with his outstanding performances for Barcelona. Following a crucial contribution against Valencia, Yamal shone in the match against Athletic Bilbao.

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He opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a superb curling shot from outside the box, evoking memories of his iconic Euro semi-final goal against France.

Yamal’s presence on the right wing constantly troubled Athletic’s defense, showcasing his exceptional talent. His performance earned him the Man of the Match award on Barcelona’s second matchday.

With such promising displays, Barcelona has high hopes for Yamal as they look forward to a successful 2024/25 campaign.

2. Robert Lewandowski

Arriving at Estadi Olímpic, Lewandowski, the hero of the Valencia game, delivered once again for the Blaugrana. Despite being unlucky to miss out on a hat-trick after two of his efforts hit the post, his 75th-minute goal sealed the victory.

Speculations about his future were put to rest as he found his form under Flick. With three goals out of Barca’s four this season, Lewandowski now boasts 79 goal contributions in 97 outings.

The partnership between Lewandowski and Flick promises to replicate their Bayern success at Barcelona.

3. Raphinha

The Brazilian delivered an outstanding performance against Athletic, living up to his reputation as a consistent Barcelona performer.

Despite being deployed in an attacking midfield role instead of his usual right-wing position, Raphinha met the high expectations of fans and his captaincy role.

Though he didn’t score, the forward was pivotal in Barcelona’s attack. He orchestrated counter-attacks, created crucial spaces, and, alongside Alejandro Balde, consistently pressured Athletic’s defense.

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