Robert Lewandowski’s aim quarter-hour from time secured a second-straight victory for Barcelona, this time accounting for Athletic Membership of their residence opener in La Liga.

It was a case of try to attempt once more for Lewandowski, who hit the publish both aspect of half-time – first a curling effort after which a bullet header – after which noticed a stinging half-volley blocked by Alex Padilla.

Padilla may do nothing to cease the winner although, the place the ball fell to the Polish striker after a sensible run and cross from Pedri.

After a stale opening, Lamine Yamal lit up the sport with a run and 25-yard curling effort which deflected previous Padilla, however the lead was cancelled out earlier than the break after VAR dominated that Pau Cubarsi clipped the heels of Alex Berenguer within the field. Oihan Sancet despatched Marc-Andre ter Stegen the unsuitable means from the spot.

Barcelona dominated the second half and have been good worth for the victory which sees them share the early La Liga lead with Celta Vigo.