La Liga: Yamal, Lewandowski Goals Power Barcelona's 2-1 Win Over Athletic Bilbao - In Pics

Spanish teen sensation Lamine Yamal upstaged compatriot Nico Williams as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 on Saturday (August 24) in the players’ first matchup since the two young talents led their nation to European Championship glory. Yamal opened the scoring before Robert Lewandowski provided the second goal to give Barcelona two wins in two games to start the La Liga season. The Barcelona teenager struck in the 24th minute with a curling shot that was reminiscent of Lionel Messi’s favorite moves.

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Updated on: 25 August 2024 1:22 pm

Spain Soccer La Liga Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal gestures during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Barcelona's Jules Kounde Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Jules Kounde, centre, and Athletic Bilbao's Yeray Alvarez challenge for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga Soccer Match Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, centre, passes the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga Football Match Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, centre, shoots on target during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Athletic Bilbao's Daniel Vivian Photo: AP Photo/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, right, and Athletic Bilbao's Daniel Vivian challenge for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal with Alejandro Balde during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Jules Kounde, left, and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams challenge for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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Spanish La Liga soccer match Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Raphinha shoots the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

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FC Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, centre right, and Athletic Bilbao's Benat Prados challenge for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain.