MADRID August 22. 2024 (Saba) - Barcelona seeks to continue its good start in the new season, as it aims to win against Athletic Bilbao when they meet the day after tomorrow, Saturday, in the second round of the Spanish Football League.
Barcelona was able to turn its 1-0 deficit in its opening match in the league against Valencia into a 2-1 victory, thanks to the two goals scored by the veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski.
Hansi Flick, the coach of Barcelona, is expected to rely on the 4-3-3 method against Bilbao, as Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to be in goal, and in front of him Inigo Martinez, Pau Coparsi, Alejandro Balde and Jules Conde, and in the middle Marc Casado, Marc Bernal and Ferran Torres, while Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski will be in attack.
Barcelona will be without Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi due to various injuries.
On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao will enter the match looking for their first win in the league this season after drawing their first match against Getafe 1-1.
In Sunday's matches, Real Madrid will look to regain their balance when they face Valladolid, and Real failed to achieve a win in their first round of the league this season, as they were satisfied with a draw with Real Mallorca.
resource : Saba
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