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Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: How to Watch, Team News, Match Preview

How to Watch

• Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
• Time: 17:00 UTC
• Venue: Olímpic Lluís Companys Stadium, Barcelona, Spain
• TV: ESPN
• Live stream: ESPN+

Team News

Barcelona will be without the suspended Robert Lewandowski, but they will otherwise have a full-strength squad to choose from.

Athletic Bilbao are also without any major injury concerns.

Match Preview

Barcelona will be looking to make it two wins from two when they host Athletic Bilbao in their home opener of the 2024-25 La Liga season. Xavi's side got their campaign off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory at Real Sociedad last weekend.

Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Real Betis in their opening game of the season. Ernesto Valverde's side were unlucky not to get something from the match, and they will be confident of causing Barcelona problems at the Camp Nou.

This is a match that could go either way, but Barcelona will be slight favorites given their home advantage and superior quality.