After successful 2-1 of their first recreation of the season away in opposition to Valencia, Hansi Flick’s FC Barcelona may even make their debut at their residence stadium on Saturday in opposition to Athletic Membership. For the second season in a row, the Blaugrana will play on the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys, whereas they’re ready to play on the new Spotify Camp Nou. On the opposite facet, Athletic drew their La Liga opener in opposition to Getafe and can attempt to get essentially the most out of a troublesome tie in Barcelona. Listed here are our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:

Tips on how to watch and odds

• Date: Saturday, August 24 | Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys – Barcelona, Spain
• Stay stream: Fubo (attempt without cost)
• Odds: FC Barcelona -120; Draw +185; Athletic +340

Workforce information

FC Barcelona: This week Ilkay Gundogan left the membership to affix Manchester Metropolis as soon as once more, however Barcelona hasn’t registered new signing Dani Olmo but. Whereas each Frenkie de Jong and Gavi are unavailable, Lamine Yamal will lead the attacking line alongside Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. 

Potential FC Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Bernal, Casado; Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha; Lewandowski. 

Athletic Membership: Nico Williams, who was one of many large targets for Barcelona this summer time, will begin and face the membership that he might have joined this summer time whereas Mexican goalkeeper Alex Padilla is ready to make one other begin. 

Potential Athletic Membership XI: Padilla; Gorosabel, Yeray, Vivian, Yuri; Prados, Vesga; I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams; Guruzeta. 

Prediction

After a powerful begin away at Valencia, FC Barcelona are anticipated to copy of their residence floor in opposition to Valverde’s workforce. Choose: Barcelona 2, Athletic 1.