_Barcelona have gone level with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga following a comfortable [4-0 victory over Athletic Club](https://www.football-espana.net/2025/11/22/barcelona-athletic-club-la-liga-report) at the Spotify Camp Nou._
Starting XI
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### Joan Garcia – 6.5
Had little to do on his return to the side, but it was no coincidence that Barcelona look so much more assured defensively with him between the sticks.
### Jules Kounde – 7.5
His best match of the season, and by a country mile. He was excellent defensively, as he locked up Nico Williams once again.
### Pau Cubarsi – 7
Assured performance from Cubarsi, who did not have too much to do.
### Gerard Martin – 7
Started at centre-back, and looked comfortable there. He moved to left-back in the second half.
### Alejandro Balde – 6.5
Looked dangerous on the left flank, but had to be taken off at half time after taking a blow to his neck.
### Eric Garcia – 8
Frenkie de Jong’s absence was a concern for Barcelona, but Eric filled in brilliantly. He was so assured in the middle of the park.
### Fermin Lopez – 8
Fermin’s fine form continues. He was always making himself available between the lines, and in defence, he was dogged.
### Lamine Yamal – 7.5
Not his best match, but he still ends up with a couple of assists.
### Dani Olmo – 6.5
Should have scored at least one goal, and also could have had an assist. However, his decision-making left him down.
### Ferran Torres – 7.5
Offered himself in attack, and he was rewarded with a goal right on half time. He added his second late on to make it 4-0.
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### Robert Lewandowski – 7
Scored the first goal of the new Spotify Camp Nou era, and on the whole, he battled well against the Athletic defence.
Substitutes
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### Ronald Araujo – 6.5
Came on at half time for the injured Balde, and looked comfortable.
### Dro Fernandez – 6
Tried hard during his cameo, as he racked him up another Barcelona appearance.
### Marc Casado – 6
Helped keep Barcelona in control.
### Marc Bernal – 6
Important minutes for Bernal, who continues to work his well back up to full fitness.
### Raphinha – 6
A welcome return to action for the Brazil international, who almost curled home a wonderful goal with one of his first touches.