Barcelona-Athletic Bilbao is a match from the 11th day of the Spanish La Liga: where to watch it, the probable formations and the prediction.
BARCELONA – ATHLETIC BILBAO | Sunday 9pm
There was curiosity around Barcelona to see how Xavi’s team would react not only to the almost certain elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Inter Milan, but also to the blow in the Clasico that distanced the Catalans from the top of the Spanish league. The blaugrana troop reacted well, beating without problems at home a Villarreal too surrendered to be true. But Lewandowski and his teammates did nothing, yes because Real Madrid continued to win – beating Sevilla 3-1 as predicted – and pushed the Catalan team back to six points. In short, there is nothing but victory at the disposal of the host team on Spanish Sunday against an Athletic Bilbao side that will certainly be looking to make a different impression to the one made by Villarreal.
Of course, the visiting side’s momentum is not the best: two points in their last three games, even though they have faced Atletico Madrid and Sevilla between them. In short, the schedule is not the best for the Basques, who will obviously try to score, but they know that it won’t be easy against a team that wants to stay in touch with Ancelotti’s team, which is currently +6, and they will obviously look with great interest at the final result of this match, which could also influence the entire Spanish championship if Barca don’t win.
Athletic Bilbao’s Iker Muniain
The Prediction
Barcelona, who want to end their double consecutive fixture at the Camp Nou with six points, should be able to win in any case. Of course, the Catalans can beat an Athletic Bilbao side that could still prove to be a tough nut to crack. But we all know the qualities Xavi’s team has. In short, Barca win.
Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao likely line-ups
- BARCELONA (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Roberto, Koundé, E.Garcia, Alonso; Gavi, De Jong, Pedri; Dembélé, Lewandowski, Fati.
- ATHLETIC BILBAO (4-4-2): Simon; De Marcos, I.Martinez, Yeray, Lekue; Berenguer, Herrera, Sancet, Muniain; I.Williams, N.Williams.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
