Barcelona will travel to San Mames to face Athletic Bilbao in Week 2 of La Liga 2021/22, Sunday (22/8/2021). Barcelona is aiming for a second win.
Post-Messi Barcelona have started their way in La Liga this season with a 4-2 home win over Real Sociedad. Eric Garcia and Memphis Depay made their official debuts for Barcelona.
Memphis Depay contributed one assist. Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto each scored one goal for the team. Martin Braithwaite starred with two goals and one assist.
Meanwhile, Bilbao was only able to draw with the host Elche. The game ended goalless, 0-0.
Barcelona is confident. Although a trip to San Mames is usually difficult, Barcelona can feel optimistic this time.
Estimated Line-up
Athletic Bilbao (4-4-2): Agirrezabala; Balenziaga, Inigo Martinez, Alvarez, De Marcos; Muniain, Vencedor, Dani Garcia, Berenguer; Sancet, Inaki Williams.
Coach: Marcelino.
Squad info: Berchiche (injured), Nolaskoain (injured), Kodro (injured), Cordoba (injured), Petxa (injured), Capa (doubtful).
Barcelona (4-3-3): Net; Alba, Eric Garcia, Pique, Dest; Busquets, de Jong, Pedri; Braithwaite, Depay, Griezmann.
Coach: Ronald Koeman.
Squad info: Dembele (injured), ter Stegen (injured), Fati (injured), Aguero (injured), Mingueza (doubtful), Coutinho (doubtful).