- Molly O’Callaghan, a 19-year-old swimmer from Australia, etched her name in the annals of swimming history with a remarkable performance in the Women’s 200m Freestyle event
- Akshay Bhatia, 21, Wins his First PGA Tour Title at the Barracuda Championship
- Bruno Fernandes Replaces Harry Maguire as New Man Utd Captain
- Lionel Messi Surprises Teammate in group chat ahead of Grand Unveiling
- Man Utd Sign Keeper Andre Onana from Inter
Depay equaliser sends Barcelona top despite late red card
Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga on goals scored as Memphis Depay rescued a point in an entertaining draw at Athletic Bilbao.
Depay’s ferocious strike cancelled out Inigo Martinez’s headed opener after Athletic Bilbao had dominated.
Both sides hit the crossbar and passed up numerous chances to claim all three points.
Barca defender Eric Garcia was sent off in injury time for fouling Nico Williams when clean through.
There is no doubt Ronald Koeman’s side are in transition – the loss of Lionel Messi leaving them in search of a new talisman and trying to find new ways to win.
But in Depay they may have a new hero. He scored a blistering first goal for the club and could have scored a winner, only to drag wide late on.
Bilbao had sensed weakness and tore into their illustrious visitors from the kick-off.
Inaki Williams terrorised a nervous-looking Barca backline and strike partner Ohian Sancet hit the crossbar with a skilful swivel and shot.
Gerard Pique limped off for Koeman’s side midway through the first half and replacement Ronald Araujo had a spectacular goal disallowed for a foul by Martin Braithwaite.
Frenkie de Jong’s impudent chip almost levelled before Depay’s strike – but Koeman faces defensive issues for next week’s home match with Getafe after Garcia hauled down Williams in stoppage time and was sent off.
Title rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will have the chance to leapfrog Barcelona should they win their games on Sunday.
Source: BBC Sport
Related Posts
Recent Posts
-
Al Ain Shocks Al Hilal: Ends 34-Match Winning Streak
Al Ain Football Club, representing the...
-
Xavi: Barca Ready for Battle Against PSG
Barcelona Manager Xavi Hernandez has emphasized...
-
The Duel: Scottie Scheffler’s Winning Mindset
Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the Masters...
-
Ronaldo Red Card: Saudi Super Cup Drama
In the realm of football, few...
-
IPL 2024 Opener: CSK vs RCB
The upcoming IPL 2024 season is...
-
Padel Pros Shine in NAS Sports Tournament
The latest edition of the NAS...
-
Al Mouj Golf Wins Asian Tour Award
At the prestigious Asian Tour Awards...
-
Liverpool Trophy Pursuit Under Klopp’s Farewell
Liverpool aims to honor manager Juergen...