LaLiga leaders Barcelona needed a moment of magic from Lamine Yamal to overcome to secure a 1-0 win over Athletic Club and protect their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga standings.
Barcelona were the biggest winner in Saturday's exciting La Liga action in a day where no fixture ended goalless with crucial points collected at both ends of the league table.
Real Madrid remain just a point behind Barcelona in the race for the LaLiga title after both sides won at the weekend.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick believes Barcelona's reliance on La Masia graduates is a positive move for the club after 3-0 win against Mallorca on Saturday.
Real Madrid beat Levante after back-to-back cup defeats whilst Mallorca edged nine-man Athletic Club in an action-packed weekend of La Liga action.
Real Madrid turned things around after a poor first half to beat Villarreal 3-1 in LaLiga on Saturday to move top of the league table.