Barcelona continued their renewed efforts in the chase for the La Liga crown as they beat Athletic Club 4-0 on Sunday (October 23) at the Camp Nou, scoring three goals in the first half. Football fans on Twitter went into meltdown as the Blaugrana secured their second crucial victory on the trot after beating Villarreal 3-0 last time around.Things started off problematically for Athletic Bilbao as they quickly slumped to Barcelona's threatening attack. Within 10 minutes, the hosts had already showcased signs of things to come, as Bilbao's defense failed to deal with a chip into Gavi from Ousmane Dembele.The first goal came only two minutes later, as the Basque outfit seemed to have no hopes of defending an onslaught from the Blaugrana at Camp Nou. It was Dembele, once again, who brought smiles to the faces of the Blaugranes as Robert Lewandowski turned provider for the winger.The Frenchman powered his effort at goal after cutting inside from the right, but the curling shot was parried away by Unai Simon. Lewandowski picked up on the loose ball and scooped it back for Dembele to rise for a towering header and finish in style.In the 18th minute, Barcelona doubled their lead, this time with Sergi Roberto. The full-back took off on a marauding run through the final third, playing a one-two with Dembele to confuse the Basque defenders. Their plans worked and their efforts came to fruition as Dembele's return pass landed perfectly for the right-back to finish. A deflection certainly played a part in wrong-footing the goalkeeper, but Sergi Roberto got his name on the scoresheet nonetheless.Four minutes later, Barcelona scored their third goal of the night. Dembele bagged his second assist in two minutes as Athletic Club found it impossible to stop the forward from tearing up their defensive positions.The goal went to Lewandowski, who had guided Dembele to the opening goal of the game. Dembele slunk past his marker, got near the box, and squared it on for Lewandowski, who seldom misses from close-range.Athletic Club submit meekly as Barcelona inflict defeatThe second half started off with the Blaugrana hitting the post, following poor distribution from the Bilbao goalkeeper, but they did not rest on their oars. Barcelona continued to seek out chance after chance, with Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Ferran Torres getting close.Torres eventually scored the fourth and final goal of the game, also marking a hat-trick of assists for Ousmane Dembele, who was simply unplayable for Athletic. Notably, the visitors did secure a massive chance near injury time, but Barcelona's defense ensured they got the ball off the line, marking their second consecutive clean sheet.Barca have now scored seven goals and conceded none in two games since their 3-1 defeat in El Clasico.Here is how Twitter reacted to Barca's strong win against Athletic Club:total Barça@totalBarcaOn Sunday, October 23, Xavi's FC Barcelona destroyed Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Club.4-020920On Sunday, October 23, Xavi's FC Barcelona destroyed Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Club.4-0Bla Yaw✝🇬🇭@obrempong__Barcelona are back in form, they have no excuse now if they lose against angry Bayern Munich2610Barcelona are back in form, they have no excuse now if they lose against angry Bayern MunichEdmund 💉||Watch Football & Get Paid@EdmundOrisIt should be noted that this is Dembele’s first season at Barcelona without any injuries.He can get better if he stays fit.4811It should be noted that this is Dembele’s first season at Barcelona without any injuries.He can get better if he stays fit.total Barça@totalBarcaHard to argue against Dembele as our MOTM.But both Balde and Frenkie were standouts tonight.21411Hard to argue against Dembele as our MOTM.But both Balde and Frenkie were standouts tonight. https://t.co/s7MFK9oBgMESPN+@ESPNPlusOusmane Dembele is the first Barcelona player with 3 assists and a goal in a LaLiga game since Luis Suarez in 2019.What a performance 8216Ousmane Dembele is the first Barcelona player with 3 assists and a goal in a LaLiga game since Luis Suarez in 2019.What a performance 👏 https://t.co/YX5xPefyxVGOAL@goalA hat-trick of assists for Ousmane Dembele 🪄1490133A hat-trick of assists for Ousmane Dembele 🪄 https://t.co/jAOuHomqZAEdmund 💉||Watch Football & Get Paid@EdmundOrisWhat a prospect 🤩Bar Dembele, he was my best player today.7418What a prospect 🤩😍Bar Dembele, he was my best player today. https://t.co/JFziPCQ6DpKay💧@KayPoissonOneToday de3 Xavi dropped a Tactical masterclass. Then Valverde sef confXavi also Downloaded football Sense for Dembele.Bring Bayern17235Today de3 Xavi dropped a Tactical masterclass. Then Valverde sef confXavi also Downloaded football Sense for Dembele.Bring Bayern𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒@ChaaliiyKayIf Dembele decides to be CONSISTENT, it's all over for y'all.He's just unpredictable 636If Dembele decides to be CONSISTENT, it's all over for y'all.He's just unpredictable 😭LORD-NOSE@lordnose6Dembele Today One goal three Assists Better than vin junior127Dembele Today One goal three Assists Better than vin juniorH@hazfcb_Dembele is a joke1166Dembele is a joke💀💀💀 https://t.co/9IIDcUSvrPAndy Blaq@FCB_blaqDembele is undoubtedly the best right wing in the world accept it or not. 🤝1710Dembele is undoubtedly the best right wing in the world accept it or not. 🔥💯🤝total Barça@totalBarcaOvation for Dembele1397Ovation for DembeleMadrid Fan@cristiano_peakMbappe’s consistency puts him above Dembele but Dembele in form is 100x scarier than Mbappe.31634Mbappe’s consistency puts him above Dembele but Dembele in form is 100x scarier than Mbappe.Engr_Ola🥷🏿🤴@KingOlasznBar Lewandowski, Dembele is the most important attacker at Barça but y’all make it look like he’s the worst that’s 3 assists and a goal already lol189Bar Lewandowski, Dembele is the most important attacker at Barça but y’all make it look like he’s the worst 😂 that’s 3 assists and a goal already lolEdmund 💉||Watch Football & Get Paid@EdmundOrisDembele, we just need this kind of performances consistently. Do it this week, do it next week, do it until May.Is that too much to ask?8616Dembele, we just need this kind of performances consistently. Do it this week, do it next week, do it until May.Is that too much to ask?𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒@ChaaliiyKayOusmane Dembele MASTERCLASS!ONE GOAL, THREE ASSISTS!498Ousmane Dembele MASTERCLASS!ONE GOAL, THREE ASSISTS!BarçaTimes@BarcaTimesDembele was officially named MVP of the game. #fcblive 21813Dembele was officially named MVP of the game. #fcblive 🇫🇷💫OptaJose@OptaJose4 - With a goal and three assists, Ousmane Dembéle has been directly involved in four goals in a single game for Barcelona for the first time in all competitions (165 games). Stellar.5674 - With a goal and three assists, Ousmane Dembéle 🇫🇷 has been directly involved in four goals in a single game for Barcelona for the first time in all competitions (165 games). Stellar. https://t.co/aY1qAN7ZJnKay💧@KayPoissonOneFrenkie De JongKoundeBalde Ter Stegen Lewandowski These 5 must play every game when Fit to be honest5915Frenkie De JongKoundeBalde Ter Stegen Lewandowski These 5 must play every game when Fit to be honestBarca Galaxy 🇵🇱@barcagalaxyLewandowski for Barca: games goals assists freekicks hattrick8414Lewandowski for Barca:1️⃣5️⃣ games1️⃣7️⃣ goals4️⃣ assists0️⃣ freekicks1️⃣ hattrick https://t.co/1YEGr6ATMEBarça Buzz@Barca_Buzz| Baldé vs Athletic.• 77 Touches.• 53/59 Passes.• 3/4 Long Balls.• 2 Chances Created.• 2 Dribbles.• 1 Tackle.• 3 Clearances.• 9 Ball Recoveries.• 6/6 Ground Duels Won.• 2 Fouls Won.• 0 Fouls Committed.• 0 Times Dispossessed.• 0 Times Dribbled Past.16124📊| Baldé vs Athletic.• 77 Touches.• 53/59 Passes.• 3/4 Long Balls.• 2 Chances Created.• 2 Dribbles.• 1 Tackle.• 3 Clearances.• 9 Ball Recoveries.• 6/6 Ground Duels Won.• 2 Fouls Won.• 0 Fouls Committed.• 0 Times Dispossessed.• 0 Times Dribbled Past. https://t.co/oKRf2bZaVQBarça Universal@BarcaUniversalAlejandro Balde is Xavi's first real bet.50829Alejandro Balde is Xavi's first real bet. https://t.co/C1FJhj9N3Ninfosfcb @infosfcb | Alejandro Baldé was not dribbled past tonight – he won all of his 6 duels.26420📊 | Alejandro Baldé was not dribbled past tonight – he won all of his 6 duels. https://t.co/Nid0vLb5EBLa Senyera@LaSenyeraBalde was brilliant today. Jordi Alba was great on Thursday. Great to see some good competition in the squad. 1447Balde was brilliant today. Jordi Alba was great on Thursday. Great to see some good competition in the squad. 🔝 https://t.co/L6HacG1ALpBarça Universal@BarcaUniversalAnother clean sheet for Ter Stegen.26718Another clean sheet for Ter Stegen. https://t.co/eOgep8PJPGDesmundOris@Desmund_Oris9 clean sheet in 11 games. Ter Stegen Redemption season51159 clean sheet in 11 games. Ter Stegen Redemption season😅😅 https://t.co/6LJSDWp9GDBarça Buzz@Barca_Buzz[89'] ter Stegen gifts Athletic a massive chance but they have two shots cleared off the line by Busquets and then García.18411[89'] ter Stegen gifts Athletic a massive chance but they have two shots cleared off the line by Busquets and then García.Barcelona will face a tough test next as they take on Bayern Munich at home in the UEFA Champions League on October 26. Anything less than a win will see them drop down into the UEFA Europa League for the second consecutive season.