Athletic Bilbao faces Barcelona in LaLiga with the intention of securing its third consecutive win. The match will take place on March 7 at 20:00 GMT.

What has happened so far?

Athletic Bilbao comes from a defeat in the Copa del Rey, but has shown good performance in LaLiga, adding 10 points in its last four matches.

Why is this match important for Athletic Bilbao?

A win over Barcelona would be a great boost for Athletic Bilbao's interests in LaLiga. Ernesto Valverde's team seeks to maintain its position in the table and a victory over the leader would be a great achievement.

What do the statistics say?

Athletic Bilbao has added 23 points in 13 matches played at San Mamés, making it a difficult opponent to beat at home. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Home points | 23 | | Home matches played | 13 |

What about the injured players?

Athletic Bilbao will not have Yeray Álvarez, Nico Williams, Benat Prados, Unai Egiluz, and Maroan Sannadi for the match. On the other hand, Barcelona has several casualties, including Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Frenkie de Jong, and Gavi.