The ATH vs BAR Dream11 match preview –

 

The curtain raiser for the Spanish La Liga will have Athletic Bilbao take on Barcelona in the first game of 2019/20 season on Friday.

Athletic Bilbao had a rocky start to the season last time out and had to build their way back to finish 8th in the league. They have got the stability needed to have a better start this time out, and will be looking to make a statement against elite competition.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are the defending champions of the La Liga, and are looking to have yet another legendary season. They have strengthened their squad well in the summer, and rumours of Neymar being brought back to the club going around, the team might be the favourites to win everything once again this season.

ATH vs BAR Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction:

 

When and where?

 

This match is to be played at San Mames Stadium, Bilbao, Spain. The ground has a capacity of 53,289.

Where to watch Athletic Bilbao FC vs Barcelona live?

 

The clash will take place at 12:30 AM (IST) on August 17th, 2019, and it will be shown on Hotstar.

 

 

Stats and Facts for Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao FC:

 

ATH vs BAR recent form (Last six matches)

 

Athletic Bilbao FC – D L W L D W

Barcelona – W W W L L D

 

ATH vs BAR Head to head

 

Athletic Bilbao FC Won – 4

Barcelona Won – 29

Drawn – 9

 

ATH vs BAR Team News:

 

Athletic Bilbao FC:

 

• Inaki Williams has signed a 9-year extension with the club, and he will be leading the attack in the starting lineup here.
• Gorka Guruzeta is sidelined whereas Inigo Martinez, Inigo Cordoba and Ibai Gomez are all a doubt for the team.
• Iago Herrerin will be the goalkeeper for Athletic Bilbao FC.

 

Also Read: BAY VS HER DREAM11 MATCH PREDICTION, PLAYING XI, PREVIEW, FANTASY TEAM NEWS

 

Barcelona:

 

• Superstar striker Antoine Griezmann will be given his La Liga debut here with a place on the left-wing in the starting XI.
• Lionel Messi and Neto are injured for Barcelona.
• New signing Frenki de Jong is a doubt but is expected to feature.
• Marc-Andre ter Stegen will be the safety net for the backline.

 

 

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ATH vs BAR Probable Playing 11:

 

Athletic Bilbao FC–

 

Herrerin (GK), Capa, Martinez, Alvarez, Yuri, Lopez, Dani Garcia, Iker Munian, Raul Garcia, Inigo Cordoba, Inaki Williams

Barcelona–

 

​ter Stegen (GK), Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba, Jong, Busquets, Rakitic, Dembele, Suarez, Griezmann

ATH vs BAR Fantasy Football Picks-

 

Athletic Bilbao FC:

 

• Inaki Williams

 

(Last Season)

Matches Played: 38; Goals: 13; Assists: 4

 

• Raul Garcia

 

 

(Last Season)

Matches Played: 33; Goals: 9; Assists: 3

 

X-Factor Star: Iker Muniain

(Last Season)

Matches Played: 34; Goals: 7; Assists: 4

 

Barcelona:

 

 

• Luis Suarez

 

 

Matches Played: 33; Goals: 21; Assists: 6

 

• Salomon Kalou

 

Matches Played: 37; Goals: 15; Assists: 9

 

X-Factor Star: Ivan Rakitic

 

Matches Played: 34; Goals: 3; Assists: 5

 

Match Prediction Athletic Bilbao FC vs Barcelona –

 

This is a going to be a close tie and honestly, we see it being a scored draw.

ATH vs BAR Dream11 Team Predictions-

 

The upcoming two teams are based on the aforementioned Fantasy Football Picks and X-Factor Star.

Team 1:

Team 2: