Barcelona vs Athletics Third meeting between the clubs in January
Athletic Club got used to playing Barcelona in January 2021 and during this third meeting between the two parties, both sides will achieve a second victory after one LaLiga Santander and the Supercopa de Espana.
Barcelona wants to move forward Real Madrid second with a win and doing so with Samuel Umtiti in the starting lineup for only his third start of the season.
Sergi Roberto also returns to the bank after an injury period, while Miralem Pjanic start in midfield with Sergio Busquets suspended.
Marcelino welcomes back Yuri Berchiche after illness, he intercedes for the injured Mikel Balenziaga, and gave the nod to young midfielder Unai Vencedor to retain his place in midfield.
Barcelona is XI: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen; Oscar Mingueza, Ronald Araujo, Samuel Umtiti, Jordi Alba; Miralem Pjanic, Frenkie De Jong; Pedri, Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembele; Antoine Griezmann.
Athletics Club’s XI: Unai Simon; Ander Capa, Yeray, Inigo Martinez, Yuri Berchiche; Oscar de Marcos, Dani Garcia, Unai Vencedor, Iker Muniain; Raul Garcia, Inaki Williams.