Lamine Yamal scored in the 68th minute to lead Barcelona to a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on March 7, 2026, extending their La Liga lead to four points.

FC Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in a tight La Liga match on March 7, 2026, with 18-year-old Lamine Yamal scoring the winning goal in the 68th minute. The strike, a left-footed curler into the top corner after a pass from Pedri, proved decisive as Barcelona extended their lead over second-placed Real Madrid to four points. Despite a disjointed first half and strong resistance from Athletic, Barcelona secured a clean sheet, aided by goalkeeper Joan Garcia’s key saves. The win came amid squad rotation ahead of a crucial Champions League tie against Newcastle, with manager Hansi Flick praising the team’s resilience and Pedri’s impact off the bench.