Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona are set to clash in LaLiga at San Mamés. Barcelona are seen as favourites to take all three points. However, the match promises to be challenging as Athletic have proven to be strong at home.
Barcelona’s Shifting Priorities
Hansi Flick’s team are coming off a painful Copa del Rey exit against Atlético de Madrid. Despite winning the return leg 3-0 and raising hopes of a comeback, they fell one goal short of forcing a draw.
Their focus now shifts to LaLiga and their Champions League commitment mid-week. Barcelona will face Newcastle United in the round of 16, but first they must face Athletic to further distance themselves from Real Madrid, who are in second place.
Athletic’s European Ambitions
Athletic are aiming to solidify their position and finish the season strongly, with the intention of securing a European spot. They currently sit ninth with 35 points, five points away from the last European qualification place.
Predicted Line-ups
Athletic:
- Unai Simón
- Andoni Gorosabel
- Dani Vivian
- Aymeric Laporte
- Adama Boiro
- Alejandro Rego
- Mikel Jauregizar
- Iñaki Williams
- Selton Sánchez
- Álex Berenguer
- Unai Gómez
Barcelona:
- Joan García
- Pau Cubarsí
- Gerard Martín
- João Cancelo
- Eric García
- Marc Bernal
- Marc Casadó
- Dani Olmo
- Marcus Rashford
- Lamine Yamal
- Ferran Torres
The match is scheduled for 14:00 hours CDMX/15:00 hours E.T /Colombia, Perú, Ecuador, 15:00 hours; Argentina, Chile y Uruguay 17:00 hours.
Viewers in Mexico can watch on Sky Sports, while ESPN Deportes will broadcast the game in the United States.