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Yamal, Lewandowski help Barcelona beat Bilbao
Lamine Yamal scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Barcelona edged Athletic Bilbao at the Olympic Stadium.
The 17-year-old netted in the 24th minute with a deflected shot off defender Inigo Lekue.
Athletic Bilbao equalized just before halftime with Oihan Sancet converting a penalty after Pau Cubarsi fouled Alex Berenguer.
Read Also: Yamal makes Euros history as Spain reach final with France comeback
Robert Lewandowski secured Barcelona’s win with 15 minutes left, pouncing on a rebound from Pedri’s cross after twice hitting the post earlier in the game.
The victory kept Barcelona’s perfect start to the season intact.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid will be hoping to get their first win of the season when they host Real Valladolid at the Bernabeu on Sunday, having been held to a 1-1 draw in their opening game last week.
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