Barcelona’s Commanding 8-1 Victory Over Athletic Club Demonstrates Liga F Dominance

Dominant Display at San Mamés

Barcelona secured a commanding victory against Athletic Club with an impressive 8-1 scoreline in their Spanish Liga F encounter on September 7, 2025.

The match, played at the historic San Mamés stadium in Bilbao, saw Barcelona demonstrate their superior quality with multiple goalscorers including Vicky López (15′, 80′), Patri Guijarro (21′), and Ewa Pajor (23′, 40′). Aitana Bonmatí also contributed with two goals (60′, 89′), while an own goal from Adriana Nanclares (46′) added to Athletic’s woes. Athletic’s sole consolation came through Maite Zubieta in the 51st minute.

Statistical Dominance

The statistics tell the story of Barcelona’s overwhelming control of the match, with the Catalans maintaining 67.7% possession and recording 25 shot attempts, 11 of which were on target. In contrast, Athletic managed just 3 shot attempts with only 1 finding the target.

Championship Implications

While Barcelona have historically dominated the Liga F, having claimed the last six titles, the team faces new challenges this season due to financial constraints affecting their squad depth. Nevertheless, this victory puts Barcelona in an strong position with 6 points from their first two matches of the 2025-26 season, while Athletic Club remains on 1 point.

Looking Ahead

This emphatic victory sends a clear message to their Liga F rivals that despite any financial challenges, Barcelona remain the team to beat in Spanish women’s football. The result demonstrates their continued ability to produce high-scoring, dominant performances even away from home at challenging venues like San Mamés.