Possible Line-ups, Stats, Team News: Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona

• Benat is likely to take Andoni Iraola role as he is suspended for this game.
• Guillermo Franco is doubtful due to injury.
• Aritz Aduriz will continue to lead the attacking line alone.

• Barcelona have only two players to concern, Thomas Vermaelen and Douglas, both are out for this clash.
• Ivan Rakitic is likely to start this game despite of Rafinha's decent performance against Villarreal.
• Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar will continue to take the attacking responsibility.

• Athletic Bilbao have won only one of their last six La Liga games.
• Barcelona have won five of their last six league games.
• Athletic Bilbao have won only one of their last 23 games against the Catalans. Last time they won in 2013-2014 seseaon.
• Barca have won six of their last 12 meetings against Athletic at San Mamés Stadium.
• Five red cards have been seen in last 14 La Liga games between these sides.
• Barca have scored more than a goal in their last four away wins against Athletic.

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