Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona: Possible lineups

Barcelona return to La Liga action after the international break with a tough challenge ahead. The 'Cules' host Athletic Bilbao at the Olimpico Lluis Companys Stadium in a matchday 9 fixture of the domestic championship. 

Xavi Hernandez's side, who sit fourth in the table, will be looking to take advantage of leaders Real Madrid's slip against Sevilla at the Sanchez Pizjuan to close the gap on their arch-rivals to one point.

For their part, Athletic Bilbao will be looking to continue their great start to the season and claim three points that would be important for Ernesto Valverde's side to move closer to the Champions League qualification places.

Possible lineups for the clash

Barcelona possible starting XI: Ter Stegen (GK); Cancelo, Christensen, Araujo, Balde; Gundogan, Romeu, Gavi; Yamal, Ferran Torres and Joao Felix.

Athletic Bilbao possible starting XI: Simon (GK); De Marcos, Paredes, Vivian, Berchiche; Herrera, D Garcia; I Williams, Sancet, Muniain and Guruzeta.

 

October 22, 2023