Watch: Athletic Club 1-1 Barcelona, Match Review

Barcelona play out a 1-1 draw against Athletic Club at San Mamés, in what was an extremely difficult game for the Catalans, and one that they can be grateful they came away with a point from. Athletic were dominant for large periods in the game, and matched with Barcelona’s dreadful display – it didn’t make for pleasant viewing for Barcelona fans.

Ronald Koeman’s side did however snatch a point from proceedings, as Barca’s goal came through a Memphis Depay screamer in the 75th minute. Memphis himself had a chance to win the game too, and snatch all three points for Barcelona, but couldn’t hit the target. Overall, it will be the Basque outfit who will feel most disappointed with the draw, having created numerous chances, especially in the first period.

Ronald Koeman can take some positives from tonight’s lacklustre display however, with trio Ronald Araújo, Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay all starring, although the Dutch coach will have to make do without Eric García for next game, who got sent off very late on, as well as potentially without Gerard Piqué, who went off injured in the first half.