Ousmane Dembele turned the jeers to cheers at Camp Nou Sunday by scoring a stunning goal and setting up two more in a 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao. But Xavi Hernandez has insisted on reintegrating Dembele in the last few weeks, with Barca needing the 24-year old in their fight to finish in La Liga's top four. If Dembele produces more spell-binding moments and Barca qualify for the Champions League, the result could be a renewed sense of synergy that even persuades him to stay. This was another hugely encouraging performance against an Athletic side that sit eighth and have been on a strong run themselves. There was time for two more in injury-time and Dembele turned provider for both, lifting one cross for De Jong to head in before curling another low one into the six-yard box, where Depay finished on the slide.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 28, 2022 06:05 UTC