On the occasion of the 13th day of La Liga, Barça welcomes Athletic Bilbao (kick-off 4:15 p.m., a match to follow on FM). Special match for the Catalans as they return to Camp Nou, after more than two years playing at Montjuïc due to work. Second, they also have the opportunity to catch up with Real Madrid, who play Sunday in Elche, by winning. Opposite, Bilbao alternates between good and less good and is in 7th place with 17 points.
For this meeting, Hansi Flick is deprived of Gavi, Pedri, Ter Stegen, De Jong and Rashford. Koundé starts on the right of the defense where Gerard Martin accompanies Cubarsi in the axis. Olmo supports Eric Garcia in the midfield while in front Lewandowski will be supported by Yamal, Fermin and Ferran. On the Ernesto Valverde side, former FCB coach, Inaki Williams is out, as are Diaz, Sannadi and Egiluz. He remains faithful to the 4-2-3-1 with in particular Laporte and Berchiche, formerly of PSG, in defense. Up front, Nico Williams is well present in his left lane with Sancet supporting Unai.
The official compositions:
FC Barcelona: Joan Garcia – Koundé, Cubarsi, Martin, Baldé – Eric Garcia, Olmo – Yamal, Fermin, Ferran – Lewandowski.
Athletic Bilbao: Simon – Gorosabel, Vivian, Laporte, Berchiche – Galarreta, Jauregizar – Berenguer, Sancet, Williams – Unai.
