At the end of the 10th day of La Liga, Barça hosted Bilbao this Sunday in a tempting duel between 4th and 6th in the championship. Still undefeated this season, the Blaugranas had the opportunity to get back to the top of the table in the event of a victory. They did it, in pain, yes, but they did it. If they hit a wall for a long time with Unai Simon, first saved by his bar in front of Félix (11th), but decisive in front of the Portuguese (19th) and on a mischievous strike from Fermín López (11th), the Catalans will also be able to give thanks to ter Stegen, who was also decisive when the boat started to rock.
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Author of a magnificent tap in front of Iñaki Williams at the entrance to the area (21st), the German goalkeeper did it again at the end of the first half to keep his team afloat, this time with his foot against the other Williams, Nico (45+2nd). Established against his former employer in the absence of Koundé, summer recruit Íñigo Martínez also held a large part of his team’s success at his feet, notably on his rescue as a firefighter on duty (33rd).
Marc Guiu scores 23 seconds after his professional debut
Active but not very productive, Barça will nevertheless have had the situations to overthrow the Basques sometimes at the limit. Following on from a new solo exploit by João Cancelo, Unai Simon made a heroic double save, first on an attempt by the other João, Félix, then at the feet of Fermín López (61st). With a hint of precision, Yamal, freshly entered into play, would also have relieved his team of the false rhythm in which they had settled for minutes. Served by Félix, who will definitely have rubbed the lamp multiple times this evening again, the 16-year-old prodigy closed his foot too much to worry Simon (63rd).
In the end, it was another pure homegrown product that liberated Barça, just 23 seconds after his entry into the game and his professional debut. Served in depth by João Félix, always, the unexpected Marc Guiu deceived Unai Simon at the near post to turn into a savior. A situation that he would surely never have suspected but which allows his club to catch up with Real Madrid in the standings. With this success, Barça returns to one point behind its rival Madrid, leader. Bilbao is 6th.
