Only 11 minutes could have the advantage Athletic Bilbao tonight before him Barcelona, which is supported by the formula Messi-Pedra He managed to turn the scoreboard around and finally take the three points, which already put him in third place in the standings with 31 units, five behind real Madrid already seven of Athletic.
Iñaki Williams caught on the field of San Mamés Stadium, when just in the third minute he opened the scoring in favor of the locals, who, seeing themselves in front on the scoreboard, played in time to defend their advantage very short.
The Catalan team did not miss the opportunity and, seeing that his rival slowly retreated to the goal, went ahead in search of equality, which he found in the 14th minute in a good combination between Lionel Messi, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, who was in charge of leveling the plate with a header inside the area.
In the 38th minute, once again the formula MESS-Pedri has reappeared, but this time for the 18-year-old Spanish player participates with a mosquito in the area the Argentine, who, with a slow but well-placed touch, would send the culé team forward by mail.
With the game on his side and the control of the ball, which Barcelona had with 70%, only a few minutes were enough for the visit to increase its advantage and closes the ninth victory so far in the 2020-2021 season in La Liga.
Messi and Griezmann have reunited
In the 62nd minute Messi was tasked with making it 1-3, after a pass of Antoine Griezmann which appeared on the left side of the Athletic area. The Frenchman noticed the arrival of Lio, who went almost to the edge of the small area, to make a violent shot that he placed in the upper right corner of the local goal.
Already on time for compensation Iker Muniaín approached the locals, but there was not enough time to snatch the draw of the Catalans who took the victory with 2-3 at San Mamés.
With the result Athletic Bilbao he remained at 21 points and lagged behind in ninth place in the overall standings, in which Barcelona is already in third place and, although he is still far from his main rivals, he is already starting to put pressure on the championship.