Good afternoon everybody and welcome along to today's MARCA in English Live LaLiga EA Sports blog, here to take you through with live updates of Barcelona vs Athletic Club.
After 909 days away, Barcelona are set to return to Camp Nou, having spent the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys during the club's ¤1.5bn stadium renovation. Progress on the rebuild has been slower than expected, and the stadium will reopen with a reduced capacity of 45,000 seats, far short of the 105,000 originally planned - this reduced capacity is temporary, while works continue on the rest of the stadium.
Hansi Flick's side arrive in second place, three points behind Real Madrid, boasting nine wins, one draw, and two losses. Their attack has been prolific, scoring a league-high 32 goals, though defensive inconsistency remains a concern, with no clean sheet in their last 10 matches.
Despite injuries to key players like Raphinha and absences elsewhere, Barcelona remain potent upfront, and returning players should bolster their fluency in the final third.
Athletic Club, in contrast, sit seventh with 17 points from five wins, two draws, and five defeats. Ernesto Valverde's men are inconsistent, having scored just six goals in their last five outings, and travel without away supporters due to safety restrictions.
Historically, Barcelona dominate this fixture, winning the last three meetings and eight of the last ten encounters. With injuries gradually easing and a vibrant home atmosphere awaiting, Flick's men will be eager to make a statement on their emotional return to Camp Nou.
Barcelona vs Athletic Club live: Latest text updates
What time does Barcelona vs Athletic Club start?
Barcelona vs Athletic Club kicks off in Catalonia at 16:15 CET - local time, making it a 15:15 start for fans tuning in from Britain and Ireland.
In the United States, then, kick-off is at 10:15 ET / 07:15 PT.
Where to watch Barcelona vs Athletic Club
Barcelona vs Athletic Club will be shown live on LaLiga TV, Premier Sports Player, fuboTV, and on ESPN Select.
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