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Barcelona Set to Face Athletic Bilbao in La Liga Home Opener
Barcelona is set to host Athletic Bilbao in their first home game of the 2024-25 La Liga season. The match will take place at the Estadi OlÃmpic LluÃs Companys, located in Montjuïc, at 7 p.m. CEST on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Barcelona kicked off the season with a triumphant away victory against Valencia, winning 2-1, thanks to a brace from renowned striker Robert Lewandowski. The team is looking to maintain its winning momentum as they welcome Athletic Bilbao, a historically significant rival.
The match comes at a time when Barcelona aims to optimize its squad, albeit facing challenges in player availability. Notably, new signing Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig remains unavailable for this game due to paperwork issues, following Ilkay Gundogan‘s recent return to Manchester City.
Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, is eager to secure their first win of the season after drawing 1-1 against Getafe in their opening match. The team will be led by Oihan Sancet, who scored their only goal in the previous match.
<pAs anticipation builds among supporters, this match represents an important fixture for both teams, reflecting their aspirations for the season ahead.