With a perfect record versus Athletic, Barcelona broke the previous La Liga record.

There have only been eight goals allowed.

 On Sunday, Barcelona defeated Athletic in La Liga while maintaining yet another perfect record defensively.

At San Mames, Raphinha's strike gave the Catalans a 1-0 victory, meaning Xavi's team has still only allowed eight goals in the league this year.

It’s a new record after 25 games, beating previous marks set by Atletico Madrid and Deportivo.

Barcelona’s victory was the ninth time this season they have won 1-0 in La Liga and has restored their nine-point lead at the top of the table.

The Catalans did require the assistance of VAR to maintain their perfect record. Late in the game, Inaki Williams surged through and thought he had equalized when he hammered a shot past Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Iker Munian had, however, committed a handball in the lead-up to the goal, according to replays. Williams' attempt was ruled to have been offside, hence the outcome remained 1-0 and Barca earned all three points.