LaLiga 26/27 · 27 Aug 2026

FC Barcelona 2–0 Athletic Club

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Jul 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made FC Barcelona favourites at 67%.

FC Barcelona won and made the better chances: 3.9 xG to 0.3.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Raphinha, 74.8 in 63′.

Well above their usual level: Unai Simón +25.6, Raphinha +10.1.

Each side's last five results before this match.

7 Mar 2026	Athletic Club 0–1 FC Barcelona LaLiga
22 Nov 2025	FC Barcelona 4–0 Athletic Club LaLiga

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Karim Adeyemi Forward	10	0	0	0.55	77.7	–
Dani Olmo Midfielder	27	0	0	0.01	77.6	–
Raphinha Midfielder	63	1	0	0.79	74.8	+10.1
Lamine Yamal Midfielder	90	0	0	0.65	68.4	+0.8
Pedri Midfielder	85	0	1	–	65.1	+4.5
João Cancelo Defender	9	0	0	–	60.5	–
Gerard Martín Defender	90	0	0	0.07	55.8	−1.5
Fermín López Midfielder	90	1	0	1.06	54.8	+1.4
Marc Bernal Midfielder	63	0	0	–	53.3	+2.0
Rodri Midfielder	27	0	0	–	53.3	–
Pau Cubarsí Defender	90	0	0	0.34	52.2	−6.3
Eric García Defender	80	0	0	0.07	51.6	+1.3
Joan García Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	50.9	+1.9
Anthony Gordon Forward	80	0	0	0.32	49.3	−6.8
Xavi Espart Defender	90	0	0	0.06	43.2	−7.3
Jules Koundé Defender	10	0	0	–	29.6	–

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
Beñat Gerenabarrena Midfielder	20	–	87.1	–
Johaneko Louis Jean Defender	70	–	74.3	–
Unai Simón Goalkeeper	90	–	71.3	+25.6
Adama Boiro Defender	20	–	58.5	–
Álex Berenguer Midfielder	30	0.03	54.4	–
Oihan Sancet Midfielder	90	0.18	50.8	+0.6
Robert Navarro Midfielder	30	–	48.3	–
Hugo Rincón Defender	90	–	46.1	+2.4
Yeray Álvarez Defender	90	0.03	45.3	−1.6
Nico Williams Midfielder	60	0.01	44.0	−13.0
Gorka Guruzeta Forward	81	–	39.7	−9.4
Iñaki Williams Midfielder	60	–	38.7	−9.9
Peio Canales Midfielder	90	–	38.7	–
Mikel Jauregizar Midfielder	70	–	36.8	−7.3
Álvaro Djaló Forward	9	–	35.8	–
Aymeric Laporte Defender	90	–	26.8	−27.2