The 25th round of the Spanish league action saw Athletic Bilbao host Barcelona at San Mames in Bilbao, with Barcelona edging to a 1-0 win. The late winner came in first-half stoppage time during extra time, delivered by Rafinha, who closed out the match with a precise strike that left the home team chasing parity throughout the second half.
With this result, Barcelona solidifies their position at the top of the table. They move to 65 points from 25 matches, extending a nine-point cushion over Real Madrid, who sit in second place. Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, remains in the upper-middle portion of the standings, holding 33 points and occupying ninth position as the campaign continues to unfold.
Looking ahead, Athletic Bilbao are scheduled to face Real Valladolid in their upcoming fixture, a clash that will test their momentum on the domestic stage. Barcelona, for their part, are set to greet Real Madrid at Camp Nou in a highly anticipated Clasico that will draw widespread attention as the season nears its climax.
In related context, the Catalan club has recently addressed a legal matter involving a fraud accusation reported by the Spanish prosecutor’s office, a development that has been noted in various updates and club statements over recent weeks. The club continues to emphasize its commitment to competitive integrity and transparent governance as it navigates the situation. (Source attribution: official club communications and mainstream sports coverage)