Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona preview for Friday’s opening La Liga match of the 2019-20 season at the San Mames Stadium. Barcelona are aiming for a fifth title in six years.
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Despite the absence of Lionel Messi, the Catalans have more than enough quality in their roster to deal with this challenge.
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Head-To-Head Record
Last 4 matches
- February 10 2019: Athletic Bilbao 0-0 Barcelona
- September 29 2018: Barcelona 1-1 Athletic Bilbao
- March 18 2018: Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
- October 28 2017: Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Barcelona
Total head-to-head league matches played since 1993-94: 52
- Athletic Bilbao wins: 34
- Barcelona wins: 7
- Draws: 11
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Match Preview
Lionel Messi may be absent, but Barcelona still possess more than enough quality to launch their La Liga title defence with a comfortable victory in Bilbao on Friday.
The Argentine maestro, who has endured more international disappointment this summer at the Copa America, has a calf strain and Barca manager.
Ernesto Valverde has said: “He is in the recovery process and I don’t know if he will be ready for the start of La Liga.”
In pre-season, Barcelona lost their opening friendly match against Chelsea in Japan but have since beaten Vissel Kobe, Arsenal and, in the United States, Napoli twice with Luis Suarez bagging a double in the latest 4-0 victory over the Italian side.