The first half has barely been played and it is already being a real great game! FC Barcelona is facing Athletic Club Bilbao at the San Mamés stadium. The match is crucial, as it corresponds to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, between the two teams that have won the most in the competition.
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The surprise came when Athletic Club took the lead with a great goal just 42 seconds into the game! The local club caught Barcelona asleep and Gorka Guruzeta shot to beat Iñaki Peña, Barca goalkeeper.
When it seemed like it would be a scary night for FC Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez's team showed character and came back in the game in just six minutes. Robert Lewandowski scored a blocked goal with slight luck, however, a few minutes later, the jewel in the crown arrived.
Lamine Yamal scored a great goal from outside the area. Lamine Yamal is only 16 years old and yet he has already scored a goal as important as today, dribbling and shooting outside the area. The goal has already gone viral on social media! However, Barcelona has received terrible news that clouds the comeback...
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The bad news:
Xavi Hernandez was forced to replace one of Barcelona's jewels, Alejandro Balde. The left back, only 20 years old, was injured and seemed painful, as he limped away with pain on his face. A medical statement is expected in the next few hours after the first tests.
