Barcelona started the new championship with a convincing victory. Including their preseason friendlies, the Blaugrana defeated Elche (5:0), Al Ahly (2:1), Basel (5:2), and Nottingham Forest (1:0), while suffering a 0:1 defeat to Udinese. The Catalan side are showing excellent chemistry in attack and impressive physical condition.
Athletic Club head into the away match in a poor state following a home defeat to Sevilla. In their last four official and friendly matches, the Basque club defeated Burgos (3:0), but also lost to Atalanta (0:1), Olympique Marseille (1:3), and Sevilla (1:3). The Bilbao side are making critical defensive mistakes, while disciplinary issues on the pitch further reduce their chances against one of the league's biggest clubs.
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Barcelona's impressive and productive form, combined with Athletic Club's serious defensive problems, makes the Blaugrana clear favorites in this matchup. Athletic will attempt to sit deep, but it is unlikely that the Basque side will be able to withstand Barcelona's constant pressure and rapid ball circulation away from home. The outstanding individual quality of the Catalan attackers should allow the hosts to break through their opponents' defensive lines quickly and dictate the pace of the game to secure victory.
Barcelona to win at 1.51
