Barcelona will be aiming to secure their second consecutive win of the La Liga season when they welcome Athletic Bilbao to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Saturday night.

Barcelona:

Under new head coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Valencia. Despite falling behind to a Hugo Duro header just before halftime, Robert Lewandowski turned the game around with two goals to give Barcelona all three points. With a busy schedule ahead, including matches against Rayo Vallecano and Real Valladolid, Barcelona will look to build momentum and maximize their points before the September international break. The early season has shown promise, especially with Real Madrid dropping points in their opener, providing a positive outlook for Barcelona's title aspirations.

Athletic Bilbao:

Athletic Bilbao, managed by Ernesto Valverde, began their 2024-25 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Getafe. Oihan Sancet’s first-half goal was canceled out by a second-half equalizer, leaving Athletic with a single point from their opener. The Red and Whites, who finished fifth in La Liga last season, will need to secure points in matches against top teams like Barcelona if they hope to challenge for the top four this season. Athletic have retained star player Nico Williams for now, despite strong interest from Barcelona. However, the team has seen departures, including Dani García and Iker Muniain, and has made limited signings so far. Their record against Barcelona away from home is poor, with their last La Liga victory at Camp Nou dating back to November 2001.

Prediction:  Barcelona

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