Second presentation of FC Barcelona in his first season without Lionel Messi and stumbled on the always difficult field of San Mamés. This time the Catalans equalized 1-1, against Athletic Club, thanks to the tie of Memphis Depay at minute 75.
The Dutchman, the Catalans’ new reinforcement for the offensive front, took a violent shot with his left leg to break goalkeeper Julen Aguirrezabala’s goal. Sergi Roberto was the one who enabled him after receiving a pass, after a recovery in the circle in the middle of the field.
DEPAY’S FIRST GOAL FOR BOAT!
WHAT A RIP 🔥 pic.twitter.com/q0MrIgaDec
– ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 21, 2021
It was Memphis’ first goal in two challenges played in the Spanish La Liga and contributed to a duel in which FC Barcelona was clearly outmatched. He even finished with 10 players after the expulsion of Eric García at 90 + 3 ‘, and will miss the duel on Sunday 29 against Getafe at the Camp Nou.
At 50 ‘, Iñigo Martínez had scored the first goal of the day after accurately heading a cross from the corner.
Iñigo Martínez!
Barcelona trail Athletic Bilbao 1-0. pic.twitter.com/InX1sywu6B
– ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 21, 2021
Saturday day of draws
Five games were played this Saturday in the Spanish La Liga, on its second date, and four of them ended with draws.
Real Betis 1-1 Cádiz, Granada 1-1 Valencia, RCD Espanyol 0-0 Villarreal and Athletci Club 1-1 FC Barcelona. The only one who could win was Mallorca, who beat Deportivo Alavés 1-0 with both Fer Niño.
This Sunday Atlético Madrid receives Elche, Real Madrid visits Levante and Sevilla visits Getafe.
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