Barcelona take on the visitors Athletic Bilbao in the round 13 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Saturday, November 22nd at Camp Nou (Barcelona).
Barcelona headed into the international break on a high note, securing a convincing 4–2 victory away at Celta Vigo. Combined with Real Madrid’s latest slip — a draw against Rayo Vallecano — the Catalans now sit just three points behind their main rivals. The upcoming match carries symbolic weight as Barcelona finally returns to their legendary stadium after its renovation. However, their recent home form raises legitimate concerns. Across all competitions, Barcelona have already suffered three defeats and one draw in eight home fixtures — numbers that are far from typical for a club traditionally dominant on their own turf. Even so, spectators can expect an entertaining game: Barcelona’s matches this season average an impressive 3.92 goals, indicating a high-scoring trend. Another important factor is that Barcelona have won all five of their home matches in La Liga this season, suggesting that despite inconsistencies, their league form at home remains strong.
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Athletic Bilbao cannot boast strong results in recent weeks. Their latest victory — an away win against Oviedo — finally ended a run of three consecutive defeats. Regardless of the exact scoreline, this result served as a much-needed reset for the Basque side, who had been struggling to maintain consistency both defensively and in the final third. Ending the losing streak is crucial for Athletic’s confidence, but the team still faces questions regarding stability and overall form. The win against Oviedo provides momentum, yet it remains to be seen whether Athletic can translate that into improved performances against stronger opposition.
Athletic Bilbao have not won an away match in Barcelona since 2001, recording just three draws and suffering 20 defeats during that period. Their struggles at this venue are long-standing and well-documented, making trips to Barcelona one of their most challenging fixtures. Barcelona, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last 11 meetings with Athletic across all competitions, securing nine wins and two draws. This dominant head-to-head trend further underscores the difficulty Athletic face in trying to break their decades-long drought in Catalonia. Barcelona will once again be without their first-choice goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, whose absence continues to influence the team’s defensive stability. Frenkie de Jong is also set to miss the match after receiving a red card in the previous game, further limiting Barcelona’s midfield options. In addition, the Catalans remain without Gavi and Pedri, both of whom are still unavailable due to long-term injuries. Athletic Bilbao also face a notable setback, as Iñaki Williams will be unavailable for this fixture.
Prediction for the match: Barcelona to win.
