| Barcelona vs Athletic Club | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Barcelona vs Athletic Club
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COMPETITION :
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La Liga
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| DATE: |
03-03-2024
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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San Mamés
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Athletic Bilbao possible starting lineup:
Simon; De Marcos, Yeray, Paredes, Lekue; Ruiz de Galarreta, Prados; I Williams, Sancet, Berenguer; Guruzeta
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, I Martinez, Cancelo; F de Jong, Christensen, Gundogan; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Pedri
The upcoming match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona presents some notable player availability and tactical changes for both teams.
For Athletic Bilbao, Yuri Berchiche and Ander Herrera will continue to be absent due to hamstring issues. Nico Williams is suspended due to a red card from the previous match against Real Betis, and Dani Vivian is also unavailable due to accumulating yellow cards. In their absence, Alex Berenguer is expected to step into the attack, and Yeray Alvarez is likely to replace Vivian in the defense. Unai Simon will return as the goalkeeper, taking back his position from Julen Agirrezabala.
As for Barcelona, Gavi, Alejandro Balde, Marcos Alonso, and Ferran Torres remain unavailable for selection. Inigo Martinez might make a return in the central defense, and Pedri is expected to replace Joao Felix on the left. Raphinha is likely to retain his spot on the right-wing. Andreas Christensen is expected to continue in the holding midfield position, flanked by Ilkay Gundogan and Frenkie de Jong.
Despite some key absences, both teams will be looking to secure a positive result in this match. The tactical changes and player adjustments will play a crucial role in determining the outcome, making it an intriguing contest between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona.