{"id":16450,"date":"2025-11-22T08:23:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T02:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=662080"},"modified":"2025-11-22T08:23:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T02:53:44","slug":"barcelona-vs-athletic-club-match-preview-team-news-probable-lineups-and-score-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/football\/barcelona-vs-athletic-club-match-preview-team-news-probable-lineups-and-score-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona vs Athletic Club: Match preview, team news, probable lineups and score predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The highly anticipated Barcelona vs Athletic Club<\/strong> clash is set to light up the Spotify Camp Nou<\/strong> on November 22, 2025, as La Liga\u2019s title race heats up. With Barcelona chasing down Real Madrid and Athletic Club aiming to climb the standings, this Matchday 13 fixture promises drama, skill, and Basque-Catalan rivalry. In this comprehensive Barcelona vs Athletic Club preview<\/strong>, we dive into the latest team updates<\/strong>, predicted lineups<\/strong>, and score predictions<\/strong> to help you gear up for kickoff. Whether you\u2019re a die-hard Blaugrana fan or tracking Athletic Bilbao\u2019s resurgence, read on for all the insights.<\/p>\n

Match Details: When and Where to Watch Barcelona vs Athletic Club<\/h2>\n

Barcelona returns to their iconic home ground after 909 days away, marking an emotional milestone in the 2025-26 La Liga season. Here\u2019s everything you need to know:<\/p>\n

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  • Date<\/strong>: Saturday, November 22, 2025<\/li>\n
  • Time<\/strong>: 4:15pm CET (3:15pm GMT, 10:15am ET, 7:15am PT)<\/li>\n
  • Venue<\/strong>: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain<\/li>\n
  • Competition<\/strong>: La Liga, Matchday 13<\/li>\n
  • Referee<\/strong>: Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda S\u00e1nchez Mart\u00ednez<\/li>\n
  • VAR<\/strong>: Daniel Jes\u00fas Trujillo Su\u00e1rez<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Barcelona Team News and Updates: Injuries, Form, and Key Players<\/h2>\n

    Barcelona sits second in La Liga with 28 points, just three behind leaders Real Madrid after a commanding second-half display in their recent 3-0 win over Celta Vigo. Hansi Flick\u2019s side is pushing hard in the title race, blending youth and experience to dominate possession and create chances.<\/p>\n

    However, the injury list remains a concern:<\/p>\n

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    • Out<\/strong>: Marc-Andr\u00e9 ter Stegen (goalkeeper), Gavi, Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong (midfielders) \u2013 major blows to creativity and control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Athletic Club Team News: Overcoming Injuries for a Statement Performance<\/h2>\n

      Athletic Club, under Ernesto Valverde, occupies seventh place with 17 points \u2013 a respectable haul but marred by inconsistency from an injury-ravaged squad. The Lions have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly through their Williams brothers, but defensive frailties have cost them dear.<\/p>\n

      Key absences include:<\/p>\n

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      • Out<\/strong>: I\u00f1aki Williams (forward), Maroan Sannadi, Be\u00f1at Prados, and Unai Eguiluz (various positions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Predicted Lineups: Barcelona vs Athletic Club Starting XI<\/h2>\n

        Both managers are expected to stick with trusted formations, balancing attack and defense. Here\u2019s our Barcelona vs Athletic Club predicted lineups<\/strong> based on the latest team news:<\/p>\n

        Barcelona (4-3-3)<\/h3>\n
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        • GK<\/strong>: Wojciech Szcz\u0119sny (or Inaki Pe\u00f1a if Szcz\u0119sny is rested)<\/li>\n
        • DEF<\/strong>: Jules Kound\u00e9, Pau Cubars\u00ed, I\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez (or Andreas Christensen), Alejandro Balde<\/li>\n
        • MID<\/strong>: Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez, Marc Casad\u00f3, Dani Olmo<\/li>\n
        • FWD<\/strong>: Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Athletic Club (4-2-3-1)<\/h3>\n
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          • GK<\/strong>: Unai Sim\u00f3n<\/li>\n
          • DEF<\/strong>: Andoni Gorosabel, Daniel Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche<\/li>\n
          • MID<\/strong>: Mikel Jauregizar, Be\u00f1at de Galarreta; \u00c1lex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams<\/li>\n
          • FWD<\/strong>: Gorka Guruzeta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Score Prediction: Barcelona vs Athletic Club<\/h2>\n

            In this Barcelona vs Athletic Club prediction<\/strong>, we foresee a competitive affair where the hosts\u2019 quality shines through despite injury woes. The emotional Camp Nou return might cause early nerves, allowing Athletic a goal, but Lewandowski and Yamal should seal it.<\/p>\n

            Predicted Score: Barcelona 3-1 Athletic Club<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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