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Camp Nou Roars: Barca Thrash Bilbao 4-0 to Top La Liga
24 Nov
Summary
- Barcelona returned to Camp Nou after 909 days, securing a 4-0 victory.
- Ferran Torres scored two goals in the dominant performance against Athletic Bilbao.
- The win places Barcelona level with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Barcelona marked their emotional return to a partially renovated Camp Nou with a resounding 4-0 triumph against Athletic Bilbao. This marked the team's first fixture at home in 909 days, filling the reduced capacity crowd of 45,401 with jubilation. The victory propelled Barcelona to joint-first place in La Liga, level with Real Madrid on 31 points.
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring early, capitalizing on a defensive error. Ferran Torres then added two goals, including one in first-half stoppage time, while Fermin Lopez scored in the second half. The match saw Athletic Bilbao struggle, compounded by Oihan Sancet's red card for a reckless challenge.
Following the final whistle, the Camp Nou erupted with fireworks, capping off a memorable homecoming. "Coming back to the Camp Nou is a special day," stated Lewandowski, highlighting the team's increased confidence and performance at their historic home ground.
