- Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao played to a goalless draw in LaLiga.
- Barcelona missed a chance to close the gap with league leaders Real Madrid.
- Two Barcelona midfielders, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, suffered injuries during the match.
Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao played out a 0-0 draw in their recent La Liga match. The game took place on March 3, 2024, at Athletic’s home ground in Bilbao, Spain.
Both teams were eager to secure a win, but neither could find the back of the net, leaving the fans disappointed.
Barcelona, the reigning champions, were hoping to close the gap with the league leaders, Real Madrid.
However, their efforts fell short as they failed to capitalize on Real Madrid’s dropped points in their previous match against Valencia.
Barcelona’s draw meant they still trail Real Madrid by eight points in the league standings.
The match also saw Barcelona face setbacks as two of their midfielders, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, suffered injuries in the first half.
De Jong had to leave the field after landing awkwardly on his right foot, while Pedri left the pitch in tears due to a leg injury.
These injuries are concerning for Barcelona, as both players are key members of the team.
Despite Barcelona’s efforts, they couldn’t break the deadlock in the first half.
The closest chance came from Joao Cancelo, whose shot from near the halfway line was cleared away by an Athletic defender.
In the second half, Athletic Bilbao showed more aggression, with players like Inaki Williams and Alex Berenguer posing a threat to Barcelona’s defense.
However, Barcelona’s defense held firm, frustrating Athletic’s attempts to score. The draw was a disappointment for Athletic, especially considering their strong home record, with a 10-match winning streak at home in all competitions prior to this match.
Nonetheless, the point earned against Barcelona keeps Athletic in contention for a top-four finish in the league standings.