10 Stats And Facts On the Athletic Bilbao-Barcelona Game

Barcelona kick-start their Liga campaign with a trip to San Mames, follow the game live as we bring you every important kick Live

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The game kicks off by 6:30pm CET at the San Mames and we bring you the latest Match News and Live Commentary fron Barça’s first Liga game of the season.

LIVE – ATLETIC BILBAO 0-0 FC BARCELONA

37′ Second free-kick attempt blocked again and Messi fires the follow up wide.

36′ Messi takes it, Bilbao wall blocks it but the referee insisted on another freekick.

35′ Free Kick for Barça in a dangerous area.

34′ Almost for Barça! Sergi Roberto does well on the right to square the ball to Suarez whose shot was saved by the fingertip of Iraizoz.

30′ And Iraizoz saves! 0-0! Game on

29′ Penalty for Barça!!! Luis Suarez gets fouled in the Athletic Box and the ref points to the spot.

19′ Bad News for Barça here! Dani Alves can’t hold the injury off and comes off for Sergi Roberto. A blow for Barcelona.
18′ Dani Alves returns to the pitch after the knock, relief for Barça! Sergi Roberto was warming up earlier.

15′ Dani Alves is holding his groin muscle, seems he’s picked up a knock. Would be bad news for Barça if he’s injured.

11′ Ten minutes have past, Barcelona having possession but not creating much chances.

4′ Athletic putting pressure on Barça but the Catalans are keeping the ball well. They are being more careful here.

1′ Kick-off at San Mames! Game gets underway.

OFFICIAL BARCELONA LINE-UP: 4-3-3: Claudio Bravo; Dani Alves, Javier Mascherano, Thomas Vermaelen, Jordi Alba; Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta; Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Rafinha.
BENCH BARÇA: Ter Stegen, Marc Bartra, Munir, Sandro, Gambau, Camara, Sergi Roberto.

OFFICIAL ATHLETIC LINE-UP: 4-4-2: Iraizoz; De Marcos, Balenziaga, Laporte, Elustondo; Benat, Rico, Elaso, Susaeta; Aduriz, Sabin Merino.