After more than two years, Barcelona will return to their real home at the renovated Camp Nou when they host Athletic Club as La Liga action resumes following the international break.
It’s been a shaky opening months of the season for the La Liga champions. But a 4–2 victory over Celta Vigo plus the return of key players from injury should boost the confidence of Hansi Flick’s side, who will try to put on show in their highly-anticipated homecoming.
Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club have had their fair share of struggles this season. At this point last term, they were third in the standings compared to the uninspiring seventh place they currently hold. Still, there is enough quality to spoil Barcelona’s Camp Nou return.
A win would see Barcelona momentarily tie Real Madrid atop the La Liga standings, putting the pressure on Xabi Alonso’s side who are in action a day later.
Here is guide to Barcelona vs. Athletic Club in the reopening of the Camp Nou.
