Nico Williams is ruled out for this game due to muscle problems. Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Vesga, and Yeray Álvarez are also all unavailable due to injury.

Barcelona News updates

• Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie De Jong, Jules Kounde, Raphinha, Alejandro Balde, Sergi Roberto, and Pedri are all still sidelined with injuries.
• Xavi is expected to give Ansu Fati a start in attack, with Ferran Torres and Ousmane Dembele also in contention.
• The Blaugrana are unbeaten in their last five home games in all competitions.

Athletic Club News updates

• Nico Williams is ruled out for this game due to muscle problems.
• Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Vesga, and Yeray Álvarez are also all unavailable due to injury.
• Ernesto Valverde is expected to name a strong lineup, with Iñaki Williams and Oihan Sancet leading the line.

Barcelona Premier League: Team News, Match Preview

Barcelona will be looking to get back to winning ways when they host Athletic Club at the Camp Nou on Sunday. The Blaugrana were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Granada in their previous game, and they will be eager to bounce back against a tough opponent.

Athletic Club are currently in fifth place in the La Liga standings, and they have been impressive so far this season. The Basque outfit have won four of their last six games, and they will be confident of causing Barcelona problems.

Xavi is likely to make a number of changes to the team that started against Granada. Ansu Fati is expected to come into the side, while Ferran Torres and Ousmane Dembele are also in contention for a start. Sergio Busquets is a doubt for the game, so Franck Kessie could start in midfield.

Ernesto Valverde is expected to name a strong lineup, with Iñaki Williams and Oihan Sancet leading the line. Nico Serrano is likely to start in midfield, while Ander Capa and Yuri Berchiche are expected to start at full-back.

STATS

• Barcelona have won their last 10 home games against Athletic Club in all competitions.
• Athletic Club have only won one of their last 16 away games against Barcelona in all competitions.
• Barcelona have scored at least two goals in their last 10 home games against Athletic Club in all competitions.

Barcelona vs Athletic Club lineup

BARCELONA

Starting XI: Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Christensen, Iñigo, Balde; Gündogan, Romeu, Gavi; Ferran, Félix, Fermín (4-3-3)

Substitutes: Peña (GK), Astralaga (GK), Araujo, Alonso, Fort, Unai, Yamal, Guiu

ATHLETIC BILBAO

Starting XI: Simón; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche; Herrera, García; I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams; Guruzeta (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes: Agirrezabala (GK), Lekue, Imanol, Galarreta, Nolaskoain, Prados, U. Gómez, Muniain, Berenguer, Ares, Villalibre, R. García

Barcelona vs Athletic Club Formation

Barcelona: 4-3-3

Athletic Club: 4-2-3-1

Barcelona vs Athletic Club prediction

Barcelona are the favorites to win this game, but Athletic Club are a dangerous opponent. The Blaugrana should have enough quality to win the game, but they will need to be wary of Athletic Club's counter-attacking threat.

Barcelona vs Athletic Club match Time

• Sunday, 22 October 2023
• 20:00

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