Raphinha, Fermin score as Barcelona beat Athletic 2-0 in home opener
Barcelona opened their LaLiga season with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou on Thursday. Goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez secured the win. Raphinha put Barcelona ahead in the 37th minute after Pedro's through ball found him and he rounded Unai Simon, the Athletic goalkeeper. Fermin Lopez sealed the win in the 82nd minute when he capitalized on a defensive mistake by Aymeric Laporte.
Barcelona controlled the game and created more chances, despite Simon making several important saves. New signing Rodri started on the bench for Barcelona.
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