The result of the match Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona ended with the score 1-0 . Iker Muniain who became sole goalscorer . The results of the Spanish league , which is the first defeat of the Catalans in La Liga , making the distance Barcelona truncated from Atletico Madrid. Now , the two teams both collected 40 points , although Neymar and his friends still lead the standings La Liga.
Coach Tata Martino chose Cesc Fabregas as filler positions Lionel Messi in the match Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao . Neymar and Alexis Sanchez accompanied him on the left and right . Bilbao host , relying on a Gaizka Toquero as interpreter bang , with the support of Iker Muniain and Markel Susaeta on both wings . Athletic were more impressive than the visitors in the early minutes . but Barcelona then kicked . Neymar and Andres Iniesta fired a shot that was on target , but Gorka Iraizoz success makes him uneasy .
The concept of regional passes are typical Tata Martino also well developed by the Catalan club , but Neymar is less fierce in the first half helped ' help ' host looks solid defender . The opportunity came for Athletic on 32 minutes . Markel Susaeta actually perfect bait . Iker Muniain but could not get the ball to avoid Jose Manuel Pinto . Hose six minutes , a dangerous cross Susaeta back , but Gaizka Toquero header strayed far from the target .
The second half , the situation has not changed . San Mames Barria slippery surface makes Neymar is far from the best performance . He even received a yellow card on 54 minutes . Attacker three minutes , nothing endless . Gifts free-kick just wide on 58 minutes on the right side of the goal Iraizoz .
Goal finally came , but from the camp Athletic Bilbao . 70 minutes , the man who had been so threatened Barcelona , Markel Susaeta , sent a cross that failed flat taken Gaizka Toquero . Not a problem . Because , Iker Muniain there to conquer Jose Manuel Pinto . the score was changed 1-0 .
There is still a chance of Toquero on 72 minutes , but his header secured by Pinto . Barcelona youngster Sergi Roberto then lowered to replace Hernandez Xavi . Pedro Rodriguez is also presented , but it was too late . Barcelona fell for the second time after the defeat of Ajax . Spanish league start was no longer too boring .
Athletic Bilbao ( 4-3-2-1 ) : Iraizaoz ; Iraola , Gurpegi , Laporte , Balenziaga ( Albizua'82 ) ; Iturraspe , Rico , Herrera , Muniain Susaeta ( Ibai '86 ) ; Toquero ( San Jose '87 )
Barcelona ( 4-3-3 ) : Pinto ; Montoya , Piqué , Mascherano , Adriano ; Busquets , Xavi ( Sergi Roberto '77 ) , Iniesta ( Pedro '86 ) ; Alexis , Cesc , Neymar .