Barcelona wrapped up a memorable 2024–25 La Liga campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés on May 25, 2025. The Blaugrana ended their season on a high note, showcasing their dominance and quality in a tough away fixture. With this win, Barça not only closed the league campaign with flair but also underlined why they are domestic treble winners this season.
⚽ First Half: Lewandowski Hits a Century in Style
As expected, Athletic Bilbao started the match with intensity, pressing high and threatening early. They nearly took the lead in the 5th minute when Unai Gómez found the net, but his effort was ruled out for offside.
Barça grew into the game after a slow start. In the 14th minute, Fermín López delivered a brilliant through ball to Robert Lewandowski, who chipped Unai Simón to net his 100th goal for the club.
Just four minutes later, Lewandowski struck again. A corner from Raphinha was deflected at the near post, allowing Lewandowski to head in from close range to double the lead.
Although Athletic tried to fight back, Barcelona’s offside trap and disciplined defense kept them at bay. A standout moment came when Pau Cubarsí made a clutch defensive play to deny a clear chance for Maroan Sannadi.
🔁 Second Half: Missed Chances, Farewell Moments, and a Sealed Victory
Barcelona continued to dominate in the second half. Lewandowski had multiple chances to complete his hat-trick, including a one-on-one opportunity set up by Raphinha, but failed to convert.
Teenager Lamine Yamal also had a golden chance but dragged his shot wide. Barcelona couldn’t find the third goal for most of the half, despite their attacking momentum.
Athletic’s efforts to come back were minimal, and their best chance came from an accidental deflection that almost turned into an own goal, but Iñaki Peña managed to keep it out.
An emotional moment arrived in the 89th minute when Óscar De Marcos, Athletic’s legendary full-back and captain, left the pitch for the final time, receiving a standing ovation from the home crowd.
The final twist came in stoppage time when Dani Olmo was fouled by Yuri Berchiche inside the box. After a VAR review, a penalty was awarded, and Olmo calmly slotted it home to seal the 3-0 win.
✅ Full-Time Score: Athletic Bilbao 0-3 FC Barcelona
🔥 Key Highlights:
- Robert Lewandowski scored a brace, including his 100th goal for Barça.
- Dani Olmo added a third with a stoppage-time penalty.
- Pau Cubarsí and Fermín López impressed both defensively and creatively.
- Barcelona end the 2024–25 season with a La Liga title, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España, completing the domestic treble.
📋 Starting Lineups:
Athletic Bilbao:
Simón; De Marcos (Lekue 89’), Núñez (Vivian 62’), Paredes, Yuri; De Galarreta (Prados 62’), Jauregizar; Berenguer, Gómez (Sancet 62’), Nico Williams (Iñaki Williams 80’); Sannadi
Barcelona:
Peña; Eric, Araujo (Christensen 64’), Cubarsí, Balde (Martín 81’); Gavi, Pedri (De Jong 81’); Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha (Olmo 64’); Lewandowski (Víctor 89’)
Goals:
- Lewandowski (14’, 18’)
- Olmo (90+4’ – pen)
🎯 Final Thoughts
Barcelona closed an unforgettable season with a professional and dominant display at one of Spain’s toughest stadiums. This 3-0 win at San Mamés symbolizes the strength, depth, and consistency that brought them glory across all domestic fronts. With talents like Yamal, Fermín, and Cubarsí stepping up, the future looks as bright as the present for Xavi’s Barça.