Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(59) 43 Goals 43 (76)
(41) 23 Assists 38 (55)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
28.4 Average Age 27.9
183 Average Height (cm) 182.5
(0.7) 0.9 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(51%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 56% (53%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Athletic Club
Barcelona
Player Reason Status Rating
Ander Herrera Out 6.6
Dani Vivian Out 6.65
Nico Williams Out 7.16
Íñigo Lekue Doubtful 6.59
Player Reason Status Rating
Gavi Out 7.08
Marcos Alonso Out 6.69
Alejandro Balde Out 6.56
Ferran Torres Out 6.57

Team News

Athletic Club
Barcelona
  • Dani Vivian is suspended after accumulating five yellow cards. Nico Williams is suspended after picking up two yellows against Betis. Yeray Alvarez and Alex Berenguer should fill in.
  • Oihan Sancet returned to the starting XI last week and could keep his place in the side despite the Betis loss.
  • Ferran Torres is still a doubt with a thigh injury but could start from the bench.
  • Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha were the successful trio up-front in Barca's 4-0 win over Getafe and should all be fielded again this weekend.
  • Pau Cubarsi seems to be a permanent fixture at the heart of defence. He could start his seventh match this season in La Liga.

Prediction

  • Athletic Club welcome Barcelona back to the San Mames on Sunday evening, where they dismantled Xavi's side 4-2 in the Copa Del Rey just over a month ago. Nico Williams played a player-of-the-match performance in that game, grabbing a goal and an assist, though he will be unavailable through suspension this weekend.
  • Barcelona managed to see out a 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture back in late October, handing Bilbao one of their only five losses this season. The hosts, though, are unbeaten in 15 matches and are rock solid in defence when playing at the San Mames.
  • This one will likely be a battle of attrition, with the most likely outcome being a well-fought draw.
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