Blaugrana were held to a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday at Camp Nou, with club legend Lionel Messi coming off the bench and laying on an assist for youngster Munir El Haddadi to equalise late on.
2:25pm – ‘Positive’ vibes from Ter Stegen
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has called on Barcelona supporters to “remain positive” after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao made it three-successive winless matches in La Liga.
1:10pm – Alba refuses to press panic button
Barcelona’s Spanish defender Jordi Alba (r) joins in celebrations versus Athletic Bilbao.
There is “no need to be alarmed” about Barcelona’s faltering form in La Liga, according to left-back Jordi Alba.
9.30am – How did Barca stars rate?
Oscar De Marcos (3rd l) celebrates scoring the opening goal for the away side.
It was a disappointing afternoon for Blaugrana and here’s our match ratings.
9am – Valverde regrets decision to rest Messi
A rare sight: Lionel Messi off the bench.
Ernesto Valverde admitted his gamble to rest Lionel Messi backfired on Saturday as Barcelona drew 1-1 at home to Athletic Bilbao to make it three games without a victory.
Messi came on in the 55th minute at the Camp Nou and it was the 31-year-old’s shot that was turned in by Munir El Haddadi with six minutes remaining.
