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Athletic Club Vs Barcelona Preview

Tournament: La Liga

Date: Monday, 25 May

Kick-off time: 19:00 GMT

Venue: San Mames

Athletic Club take on Barcelona in the final game of the La Liga season in an action-packed San Mames, looking to finish the season with a win here.

Athletic Club had a successful campaign this season as the club looks set to finish in the top four, which will see them qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Ernesto Valverde's side are currently languishing in fourth position with 70 points, but will be disappointed to miss out on the Europa League final after losing the semifinal. Their recent form has been very good, having won each of their last three matches. Oihan Sancet is their top scorer this season with 15 goals, and Inaki Williams provides the most assists with eight.

Barcelona, on the other hand, have endured a successful maiden season under Hansi Flick with the team completing the domestic treble. They have crowned the champions of Spain after a brilliant campaign where they shattered all the records and have made an exciting team that can dominate the years to come. However, they will be aiming to finish the season on a winning note after suffering a defeat in the last match against Villarreal. Robert Lewandowski is their top scorer this season with 25 goals, and Lamine Yamal provides the most assists with 13.

Athletic Club Team News

The home side will be the happier side between the two, as they have all the players available for selection here. Inaki Williams and Unai Gomez are both pushing for a place here after their positive showing from the bench in the last match.

Barcelona Team News

The Blaugrana will be without three players for this clash as Ferran Torres is the latest one to join the sidelines alongside Marc Bernal and Daniel Rodriguez, who are out at the moment. Also, Ronald Araujo and Jules Kounde remain possible doubt for this clash after recovering from an injury.

Athletic Club Vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Simon

Defenders: Lekue, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche

Midfielders: de Galarreta, Prados

Attackers: Berenguer, Sancet, Boiro; Guruzeta

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: ter Stegen

Defenders: Eric Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin

Midfielders: Gavi, Pedri

Attackers: Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Athletic Club Vs Barcelona H2H Record

These two sides have played some memorable encounters in the past where the home side have registered 8 wins, drawn 9, and lost 28 times.

Key players to watch in Athletic Club Vs Barcelona

Oihan Sancet (Athletic Club)

The Spanish international is having a wonderful campaign this season, having scored 15 goals for them, which is his highest in a calendar year for the team. What has stood out for him this season is his ability to find the spaces and make the runs accordingly to pose the three. Most of the goals have come from the edge of the box only because of his.

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Lamine Yamal has taken the world of football by storm this year, having established himself as the best player due to his impressive performance in the league and European competitions. He looks one of the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or this season, having helped the club to a treble, scoring 18 goals in all competitions while also laying on another 21 assists.

Athletic Club Vs Barcelona Prediction

This clash is going to be an exciting one as two of the best attacking sides in the league face each other. Barcelona will be slight favourites here, considering the impressive form they have been in this year. However, they will have to be aware of the threat of the home side, who have the players to hurt them here.

Predicted Score: Athletic Club 1-2 Barcelona

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