Athletic Bilbao kicks off LaLiga season on August 27 Athletic Bilbao will start their LaLiga season on August 27 with a match against Barcelona. The game, originally scheduled for August 15, was postponed due to several players' involvement in the World Cup. Currently, the team is without Andoni Gorosabel and Dani Vivian, who are injured. ## When does LaLiga start? LaLiga will begin on August 15 with a match between Alavés and Getafe. Athletic Bilbao will join the action on August 27, facing Barcelona. This delay gives them more preparation time, although they will have to deal with the absences of Gorosabel and Vivian. ## What does this mean for Athletic Bilbao? With two key players out, Athletic Bilbao will need to adjust their strategy. The match against Barcelona will be a challenge, but also an opportunity for other players to prove their worth. The absence of Gorosabel and Vivian could affect the defense, so the team will need to be more compact. ## What's next for Athletic Bilbao? After the match against Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao will focus on consolidating their position in the table. With the Spanish Super Cup scheduled for January 2027, the team has time to prepare and improve their performance. The season promises to be exciting, with many challenges ahead.