All goals in the match dominated and created by “Barca” were scored by team captain Raphinha (37 min.) and Fermín Lopez (82 min.).
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The Catalans controlled the ball 70% of the time in this match, led in shots 22:5, shots on target 10:0, and created as many as 3.9 expected goals, while their opponents had only 0.25.
In the middle of the second half, after a substitution, “Barcelona” newcomer Rodri – the best footballer in the world in 2024, who was also named the most valuable player of this summer’s World Cup – made his debut for the Catalans after transferring from Manchester City.
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“Barca,” having won two out of two, shares first place in the “La Liga” championship with three other teams, while “Athletic” remains without points after two rounds.
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