Athletic Bilbao face FC Barcelona this Thursday, August 27, in a La Liga match at Camp Nou. The game, scheduled for 2:30 PM EDT, will be broadcast on ESPN Deportes and available for streaming on Fubo, as reported by sports.yahoo.com.
Barcelona arrives as the defending champion and in high spirits after thrashing Elche 5-0 in their opener. The Catalan club bolstered its attack this summer with the expensive signings of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, for a combined fee exceeding $125 million. Both made their debuts with three direct goal involvements. Furthermore, Ballon d'Or winner Rodri could make his Barcelona debut after being omitted from the first squad due to a lack of match fitness. Midfielder Gavi suffered a bruised knee in that match.
What is Athletic Club's form ahead of the match?
Athletic Club approaches its second official match under manager Edin Terzic, who made his competitive debut last Saturday with a 3-1 home loss to Sevilla. That defeat left the Basque side at the bottom of the La Liga table. The match was complicated by the sending off of left-back Yuri Berchiche in the 11th minute, meaning the player is suspended for the clash at Camp Nou. Nico Williams is expected to return to the starting lineup for this fixture.
The Athletic Bilbao squad for 2026 faces this difficult away trip with several key absences. Currently sidelined are midfielder Beñat Prados and defenders Dani Vivian, Andoni Gorosabel, and Johaneko Louis Jean. This situation limits Terzic's options, especially in defense, and the full team status can be checked on our injuries page.
What are the stakes for the league standings?
For Barcelona, a win would see them move to the top of the La Liga table in this early stage. The Blaugrana want to prove their champion status remains intact. For Athletic Club, the goal is to earn their first points of the season and show resilience away from home after the disappointing start. A positive result at Camp Nou would provide a significant morale boost.
The match represents a first major test for Edin Terzic's project. The German manager must find solutions to compensate for the defensive absences and the suspension of Berchiche. The potential return of Nico Williams adds speed and unpredictability on the wing, a factor Athletic will need to exploit. The team's next steps can be followed on our fixtures page, where we will see if they can turn their season around after this tough start.
