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La Liga | Gameweek 2
Aug 24, 2024 at 6pm UK
Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
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Barcelona
2 - 1
Athletic Bilbao

Yamal (24'), Lewandowski (75')
Cubarsi (41'), Bernal Casas (49'), Lewandowski (85'), Lopez (90+6')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Sancet (42' pen.)
Alvarez (38'), Berenguer (56'), Lekue (87'), Herrera (90+6'), Jauregizar (90+6')

Barcelona lineup vs. Athletic Bilbao: Predicted XI for La Liga contest

Will Olmo make his debut? Barcelona predicted lineup against Athletic Bilbao
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Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.

Dani Olmo could make his Barcelona debut in Saturday's La Liga clash against Athletic Bilbao.

The recent arrival from RB Leipzig was not involved in his new club's 2-1 win over Valencia last weekend, having not yet been registered with La Liga.

Barcelona are confident that the Spain star will be available for selection this weekend, but due to a lack of action since the end of Euro 2024, he could be among the substitutes for the first whistle.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick may make just the one change to the side that started the season opener against Valencia, with fit-again Pedri likely to come in for Ferran Torres.

Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi all still unavailable for selection through injury, while Ilkay Gundogan has secured a return to Manchester City.

As a result, it is likely that Marc Bernal and Marc Casado will continue in central midfield due to their strong performances in the team's first match of the 2024-25 La Liga campaign, but Fermin Lopez is another option, as he is now back after his exploits for Spain at Euro 2024 and the Olympics.

Andreas Christensen is a slight doubt due to a fitness problem, meanwhile, and it is likely that Inigo Martinez will take to the field against his former club, with Pau Cubarsi also featuring in the middle of the defence.

Robert Lewandowski scored a brace against Valencia last weekend, and the Poland international will again lead the line, while Lamine Yamal and Raphinha should also be in the starting side against Athletic.

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Balde; Bernal, Casado; Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha; Lewandowski

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona13110240122833
2Real Madrid1283125111427
3Atletico MadridAtletico137511971226
4Villarreal127322319424
5Osasuna136341720-321
6Athletic Bilbao135531913620
7Real BetisBetis135531412220
8Real Sociedad135351110118
9Mallorca135351010018
10GironaGirona135351617-118
11Celta Vigo135262022-217
12Rayo Vallecano124441313016
13Sevilla134361218-615
14Leganes133551316-314
15AlavesAlaves134181422-813
16Las PalmasLas Palmas133371622-612
17Getafe13175811-310
18Espanyol123181122-1110
19Real ValladolidValladolid132381025-159
20Valencia11146817-97


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