Robert Lewandowski struck twice to help La Liga champions Barcelona close out a sensational domestic treble-winning season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Athletic Club at San Mamés.

Already crowned champions with two games to spare, Hansi Flick’s side put on another clinical display, reaching 100 league goals for the season with Lewandowski’s 14th-minute opener. 

The Polish striker coolly chipped goalkeeper Unai Simon to set the tone, then doubled the lead just three minutes later, heading in Raphinha’s curling corner at the back post.

Lewandowski finished the La Liga campaign with 27 goals and 40 across all competitions—second only to Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé in the league scoring charts.

Substitute Dani Olmo added a third from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time after being fouled by Yuri Berchiche, sealing Barcelona’s 28th win and taking their points tally to 88—four clear of rivals Real Madrid.

Under new boss Flick, the Catalan giants completed a clean sweep of domestic trophies, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup in the German manager’s debut season at the helm.

Athletic Club, who had already secured Champions League football, had moments of promise in the first half but failed to convert key chances. 

Maroan Sannadi squandered two golden opportunities—first firing wide from six yards, then missing a one-on-one against Barcelona’s backup keeper Inaki Peña.

Barça nearly added to their tally when Pau Cubarsí's defensive header struck the crossbar in a nervy moment from a set-piece.

The evening also marked an emotional farewell for Athletic veteran Oscar de Marcos, who made his 570th and final appearance before handing the captain’s armband to Inaki Williams.

The Basque side finished fourth, level on 70 points with Villarreal, as Barcelona closed a dominant campaign on a high.

Source: BBC

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