Led by Ousmane Dembele of the big nights, FC Barcelona once again delighted Camp Nou by outclassing Bilbao (4-0) on Sunday. The Catalans got a 3e consecutive success.
Sunday evening, on behalf of the 26e La Liga day, FC Barcelona largely won against Athletic Bilbao (4-0). Building on their last 4-1 success against Valencia, and after eliminating Napoli in the Europa League play-offs, Sergio Busquets’ teammates have confirmed their return to form. Faced with an opponent that was sometimes difficult to maneuver, the Blaugranas easily won against the Basque club thanks to goals from Aubameyang (37e), O. Dembélé (73e), De Jong (90e) and Depay (93e). With this big victory, Xavi’s players confirm that they have been in good shape in recent weeks and are doing well in the evening in the standings.
Earlier in the day, Betis lost to their rival Sevilla FC (2-1). Thanks to its victory, FC Barcelona thus returns to a small point from Betis Sevilla which still occupies third place in La Liga. The other excellent news on the Catalan side concerns Ousmane Dembélé. The French international offered a real recital at Camp Nou after having nevertheless entered under the whistles of his own supporters who are still angry with him for not having extended his contract this winter.
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But Xavi continues to trust him, and Dembélé gives it back to him. Against all odds, the Catalan coach has decided to continue to offer the services of the French winger. Despite criticism from Barcelona fans and his own managers due to his contract situation, the world champion continues to be decisive. Already very good during his club’s victory a week earlier against Valencia (4-1), number 7 was once again dominant on Sunday evening. Substitute at kick-off, he entered the field at the 67e minute, while his partners led 1-0. In 25 minutes, the wisp managed to make the score worse by scoring 5 minutes after coming on.
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Subsequently, he delivered two assists for his partners Luuk De Jong and Memphis Depay. This Monday, the one who silenced the whistles appears on all Catalan newspapers. Mundo Deportivo is particularly pleased to have attended “a festival of goals” with a “great Dembele“. Proof that Barça is doing better and that Dembélé is starting to regain popularity, several of his teammates like Gavi, Pedri, Piqué and even Busquets warmly congratulated the Frenchman after each of his decisive gestures. For his part, Xavi mentioned the situation of the former Rennais and left the door open to him, declaring that “In football, everything changes from one day to the next “. A good omen for the French international who, if he decides not to extend to FC Barcelona, hopes all the same to end his Catalan adventure on a good note.
