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Unai Simón wins Man of the Match as Athletic Club falls to Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:25 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Unai Simón wins Man of the Match as Athletic Club falls to Barcelona

Summary

Barcelona faced Athletic Club in La Liga on August 27, securing a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Raphinha and Fermín López. Despite Athletic Club's loss, goalkeeper Unai Simón earned the Man of the Match award for his outstanding performance, making several key saves to limit the scoreline. The match marked the second fixture of the new La Liga campaign for both teams, with Barcelona continuing their strong start.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona wins 2-0 against Athletic Club at Camp Nou
•Goals scored by Raphinha and Fermín López
•Unai Simón awarded Man of the Match despite the loss
•Athletic Club's performance features several crucial saves by Simón
•This is the second match of the new La Liga season for both teams

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9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Athletic Club standout beats Barcelona stars to Man of the Match award despite defeat

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Barcelona’s victory over Athletic Club on Thursday evening was not enough to see a member of Hansi Flick’s squad rewarded with the official Man of the Match award.Instead, the prize went the way o...
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