Barcelona - Athletic Club

Lamine Yamal spearheads a dynamic Barcelona attack as the hosts open their LaLiga campaign at Spotify Camp Nou on 27 August 2026. The young forward is expected to start alongside Anthony Gordon and Raphinha, a trio tasked with maintaining the momentum from a dominant 5-0 victory over Elche just days ago. With Pedri anchoring the midfield, the side looks to build on a strong historical trend in this fixture, having secured a 1-0 win in their most recent league meeting on 7 March 2026.

Athletic Bilbao arrive looking for a swift recovery after a difficult 3-1 defeat to Sevilla. The visitors, led by the experienced Inaki Williams and Gorka Guruzeta, will look to tighten their defensive structure with Aymeric Laporte expected to anchor the backline. While recent history has favored Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao will aim to disrupt the rhythm of the home side's possession-based game to secure an early-season result.