8 January 2025 at 19:00
Match Summary
Barcelona defeated Athletic Club 2:0. The match was played in Super Cup 2024. Goals were scored by Gavi 17′, Lamine Yamal 52′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Athletic Club had 44% possession while Barcelona held 56%. Athletic Club had 10 shots (5 on target) compared to 14 (8 on target) for Barcelona. Athletic Club made 5 substitutions, Barcelona made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Iñaki Williams 89′).
Match Events
Key match events between Athletic Club and Barcelona — 2 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Alejandro Balde
assist: Gavi
Match Statistics
Athletic Club had 44% possession against Barcelona's 56%. Athletic Club registered 10 shots (5 on target) while Barcelona managed 14 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 13–8.
Lineups
Athletic Club lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Ernesto Valverde, while Barcelona deployed a 4-2-3-1 under H. Flick.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Athletic Club is 6.34, compared to 7.42 for Barcelona. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Athletic Club's highest-rated starter is Yuri (7.01), while Barcelona's best-rated player is Raphinha (9.85).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Athletic Club have contributed 0 goals and 4 assists this season, led by —. Barcelona's starters account for 5 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by Raphinha (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Athletic Club deploy 4 defenders rated 6.63 on average, against Barcelona's 4-man backline averaging 6.85. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Athletic Club field 5 midfielders averaging 6.40, versus Barcelona's 5 rated 7.89. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Athletic Club start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.60, compared to 1 for Barcelona averaging 7.20. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 81% for Athletic Club and 84% for Barcelona. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Athletic Club's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Barcelona. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Athletic Club's starting XI is 27.6 (youngest: Mikel Jauregizar (22), oldest: Yuri (35)), while Barcelona average 25.2 (youngest: Pau Cubarsí (18), oldest: R. Lewandowski (37)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Athletic Club's starters average 4 league appearances each, versus 2 for Barcelona. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Ernesto Valverde
Substitutes
Coach: H. Flick
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Athletic Club have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Barcelona show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Athletic Club vs Barcelona Head to Head Results
Athletic Club and Barcelona have met 35 times — Athletic Club won 3, Barcelona won 26, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Barcelona leads the head-to-head with 26 victories from 35 meetings. A combined 96 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.74 per match (19 for the home side, 77 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (34%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (51%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Barcelona are currently unbeaten in the last 15 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–5 in 2015.
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Recent Meetings (35)
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