Barcelona player Fermin Lopez played a crucial role in Lamin Yamal's goal that granted the Catalan team a 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao, through a smart and measured move that did not always receive recognition or appreciation, according to a report by the Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo'.

The newspaper pointed out that modern football, dominated by individual statistics, has diminished the visibility of players' efforts who work to enhance team play, especially in younger age groups.

Additionally, players who understand the game as a team effort from a young age translate this understanding into actions on the field, such as pressing opponents or retreating defensively, and offensive movements towards spaces that are often not appreciated if not accompanied by a direct pass from a teammate.

The newspaper confirmed that all these efforts count in favor of the team, as seen in the actions of players like Raphinha and Ferran, who make movements that attract opponents and allow the ball to reach their teammates in a better position, even though these contributions are not always mentioned in analyses.

Fermin Lopez's performance at San Mamés on Saturday was a rare example of beautiful hidden passes, as he assisted Lamin's crucial goal when Pedri received the ball and started his dribble parallel to the penalty area. Fermin quickly and decisively penetrated the area between Laporte and Adama Buero, who fell into the trap when he focused his attention on Fermin, momentarily ignoring Lamin Yamal.

When Athletic's left-back realized it was a decoy maneuver, it was too late, as Pedri, mentally quicker, managed to pass the ball to Lamin, who took advantage of the available space to score his magical goal, while Adama, slipping due to his haste to regain his position, only watched the goal closely.