PREVIEW | Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: team news, lineups, predictions (La Liga 27/08)
Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao face each other this Thursday at the Spotify Camp Nou on Match Day one of the La Liga.Last time out, Barcelona triumphed 0-5 against Elche CF (La Liga 2026/27). Last time...
The upcoming La Liga match between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao is set for Thursday at the Spotify Camp Nou. This will be the first encounter of the season for the two teams. Barcelona, under manager Hans-Dieter Flick, will be seeking to continue their winning ways following their 0-5 victory against Elche CF in their last La Liga fixture. In their previous meeting, Barcelona secured a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Athletic Bilbao, managed by Edin Terzic, will be coming off a 1-3 defeat to Sevilla FC. Last time they faced Barcelona, they emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. The two teams have a rich history, having faced each other 246 times, with Barcelona leading the tally with 127 wins compared to Athletic Bilbao's 79 victories. At their home ground, Barcelona have won 84 out of their 118 matches against Athletic Bilbao, while Athletic Bilbao has claimed 20 victories.
In La Liga, Barcelona have won 98 matches, drawn 32, and lost 60 against Athletic Bilbao in their 190 encounters.
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