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Aug 24, 2024 at 6pm UK
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Athletic Bilbao

Yamal (24'), Lewandowski (75')
Cubarsi (41'), Bernal Casas (49'), Lewandowski (85'), Lopez (90+6')
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Barcelona lineup vs. Athletic Bilbao: Predicted XI for La Liga contest

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Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.
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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
1Barcelona33006339
2Villarreal32108627
3Celta Vigo32018626
4Atletico MadridAtletico21105234
5Real Madrid21104134
6Leganes21103214
7Osasuna21102114
8Rayo Vallecano31113304
9Real Sociedad21012203
10Real ValladolidValladolid210113-23
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12Real BetisBetis20201102
13Sevilla302134-12
14Mallorca302112-12
15Las PalmasLas Palmas201134-11
16Athletic Bilbao201123-11
17AlavesAlaves201112-11
18GironaGirona201114-31
19Espanyol200202-20
20Valencia200225-30
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