LALIGA defending champions FC Barcelona played a goalless draw against Athletic Club as a chance to narrow the distance between them and league leaders Real Madrid FC was let go of by the Blaugrana on Sunday.
Real Madrid lost points after their 2-2 draw away at Valencia, and a win could have helped Barcelona bridge the gap with the Los Blancos, which could have also helped them surpass Girona in the standings.
Pau Cubarsi vs Athletic Club
76 Minutes Played89 Touches70 Accurate Passes89% Pass Accuracy3 Accurate Long Balls1/1 Successful Dribble4/5 Ground Duels Won3 Clearances1 Interception3 Tackles4 Recoveries0 Times Dribbled PastJust 17. Gem in Barcelona's hands pic.twitter.com/pGinnogrJQ— ArsenKveFCB (@ArsenKveFCB) March 3, 2024
However, the draw means that they are still behind Real Madrid by eight points, and one behind Girona, who have emerged as the dark horses this campaign with 59 points so far in the competition.
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Athletic came into this game on red hot form, winning 10 games in a row. They are placed fifth in the table with 50 points, five behind the fourth-placed Atletico Madrid.
Our deepest condolences to the family members and loved ones of the Athletic Club fan who sadly passed away. Rest in peace. https://t.co/38kgZhCe3s
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Inaki Williams and Alex Berenguer caused constant turbulence inside the Barcelona box. However, they were also dealt with a formidable challenge on this front by the Cules, who held the pressure exerted on them and notched an important away point.
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