La Liga 2025-2026: Barcelona-Athletic Bilbao, the probable formations

Barcelona returns to a completely renovated Camp Nou for the first time this season and hosts Athletic Bilbao in the match valid for the 13th round of the championship, scheduled at 4:15 p.m. The blaugrana are second, three points behind leaders Real Madrid: a win would put pressure on the blancos. Hansi Flick’s team has won three of its last four games. The Basques are seventh, after two losses in a row they regained their smile in the last round before the break against Oviedo.

Hyper offensive formation for Barcelona with Lewandowski from 1′ flanked by Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal. In the midfield, two more offensive midfielders, Fermin and Dani Olmo, with Casadó in the middle.

Athletic facing offensive difficulties (just 12 goals in the first 12 league games). In attack, there are Nico Williams, Guruzeta, Álex Berenguer.

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Barcelona-Athletic, the likely lineups
Barcelona (4-3-3): Joan Garcia; Balde, Cubarsí, Eric Garcia, Koundé; Casadó, Fermín, Dani Olmo; Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal.
Athletic Bilbao (4-3-3): Unai Simón; Yuri, Laporte, Vivian, Gorosabel; Jauregizar, Ruíz de Galarreta, Sancet; Nico Williams, Guruzeta, Álex Berenguer