Athletic Club vs Barcelona

Follow all the action as Athletic take on FC Barcelona in LaLiga Santander.

9 As well as him, Pedri and Dembélé are not fit to play; they haven’t been included in the squad as they are continuing their recoveries. Gavi is also back after serving his suspension against Valencia. LaLiga’s top goal scorer might not be fit to start or play the full 90, but he has travelled with the squad and is set to feature. Unai Simon and Ander Herrera were initially doubtful for the tie but they have been left out of Valverde’s squad list. 6 2 8 25 Despite having only scored 5 goals in 20 starts, Iñaki Williams will pose an interesting threat for Barcelona, especially given the fact that Ronaldo Araujo, easily Barça’s best defender, is unavailable. Instead, here's the latest update in the saga. No surprises, we'll defend Barça and prove the club's innocence"

Barcelona visit Athletic Club in a crunch tie in their penultimate La Liga game before the international break.

García, Vesga; N. In many ways, it's a must-win game for Ernesto Valverde against his former team if they want to keep hopes of European football alive. Xavi's side have been incredible in the league this season, collecting 62 points from 24, but tonight might prove to be a tricky test for the Blaugrana as they visit San Mames.

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[ESPN+](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/gbdxjg). [Barcelona](https://www.goal.com/en/team/barcelona/agh9ifb2mw3ivjusgedj7c3fe) will want to reclaim their nine-point lead at [La Liga](https://www.goal.com/en/primera-divisi%C3%B3n/34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t) summit when the Catalan giants go to Bilbao to face [Athletic Club](https://www.goal.com/en/team/athletic-club/3czravw89omgc9o4s0w3l1bg5). [▶ Watch Athletic Club vs Barcelona live on ESPN+ live today!](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/gbdxjg) [▶ Watch Athletic Club vs Barcelona live on Viaplay live today!](https://viaplay.com/gb-en?utm_source=adtraction&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Content_GOAL%20-%20Content%20IT&at_gd=796A05E633F3C9C461A3D40CE636BC1EFB0F3AB3) How to watch Athletic Club vs Barcelona on TV & live stream online Athletic Club vs Barcelona Athletic Club vs Barcelona date & kick-off time

BILBAO, Spain, March 12 (Reuters) - Barcelona winger Raphinha secured a 1-0 win in LaLiga for the second straight week this time at Athletic Bilbao as his ...

"I see the images and I don't know. [Yuri Berchiche](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/133768/Yuri-Berchiche) and [Marcos Alonso](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/146127/Marcos-Alonso) headed off the line to stop [Oier Zarraga](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/306579/Oier-Zarraga)'s shot from the rebound. Another day it will happen to another team." "We went 1-0 in a difficult stadium and end up suffering. [Federico Valverde](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/235818/Federico-Valverde) said after the match. [Iker Muniain](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/139419/Iker-Muniain)'s shot from the edge of the box. It is a golden victory, but we keep thinking about improving offensively." [Jules Kounde](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231692/Jules-Koundé) missed a pass back to [Marc-Andre ter Stegen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/140740/Marc-André-ter-Stegen), the Athletic forward getting in front of the goalkeeper but putting his shot just wide. [Raul Garcia](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45927/Raúl-García) header cannoned off the crossbar. We have to play and attack better," coach Barca Xavi Hernandez told DAZN. [Inaki Williams](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/214412/Iñaki-Williams) effort in the last few minutes of the game ruled out for a controversial handball in the build-up. [Valencia](/soccer/team?id=94), Raphinha netted a thunderous strike right on half-time after a brilliant pass by midfielder [Sergio Busquets](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/121893/Sergio-Busquets), who spotted the Brazilian ghosting behind the defence.

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He hasn't scored since October, but the drought is over now! Athletic Club And there goes the final whistle.

KICKOFF! Athletic 0-0 Barcelona: And we're underway in Bilbao! WELCOME TO SAN MAMÉS!!! This amazing football cathedral in the Basque Country is the site of ...

[El Clásico](http://www.sbnation.com/el-clasico-barcelona-real-madrid) next week with a chance to pretty much win the title, but first must do the job against one of the toughest teams in the league in one of the most hostile atmospheres in Europe. Athletic 0-1 Barcelona (Raphinha): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD!!! Barça are ahead, but Bilbao are very much in it and the second half should be a battle.

Barcelona winger Raphinha secured a 1-0 win in LaLiga for the second straight week this time at Athletic Bilbao as his side tightened their grip on top spot ...

"I see the images and I don't know. [Yuri Berchiche](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/133768/Yuri-Berchiche) and [Marcos Alonso](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/146127/Marcos-Alonso) headed off the line to stop [Oier Zarraga](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/306579/Oier-Zarraga)'s shot from the rebound. Another day it will happen to another team." "We went 1-0 in a difficult stadium and end up suffering. [Federico Valverde](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/235818/Federico-Valverde) said after the match. [Iker Muniain](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/139419/Iker-Muniain)'s shot from the edge of the box. It is a golden victory, but we keep thinking about improving offensively." [Jules Kounde](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231692/Jules-Koundé) missed a pass back to [Marc-Andre ter Stegen](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/140740/Marc-André-ter-Stegen), the Athletic forward getting in front of the goalkeeper but putting his shot just wide. [Raul Garcia](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45927/Raúl-García) header cannoned off the crossbar. We have to play and attack better," coach Barca Xavi Hernandez told DAZN. [Inaki Williams](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/214412/Iñaki-Williams) effort in the last few minutes of the game ruled out for a controversial handball in the build-up. [Valencia](/football/team?id=94), Raphinha netted a thunderous strike right on half-time after a brilliant pass by midfielder [Sergio Busquets](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/121893/Sergio-Busquets), who spotted the Brazilian ghosting behind the defence.