Camp Nou — Barcelona
Referee: Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz
Team News
Barcelona
Barcelona's 2-0 win at Mallorca last weekend extended their winning run
in the league to seven games to keep the gap at the top down to six
points. Thiago Alcántara was sent-off in that game but his second yellow card has been rescinded so he is free to face Athletic.
Dani Alves also returns from suspension for the champions and Pep
Guardiola may rotate some of his normal starters with the return-leg of
the Champions League quarter-final against AC Milan just three days
away.
probable lineups : Valdes, Puyol, Pique, Mascherano, Alves, Fabregas, Busquets, Alcantara, Pedro, Messi, Sanchez. (4-3-3).
| Mar 28, 2012 | AC Milan 0 - FC Barcelona 0 | UCL |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Mallorca 0 - FC Barcelona 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 20, 2012 | FC Barcelona 5 - Granada 3 | LIGA |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Sevilla 0 - FC Barcelona 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 11, 2012 | Racing 0 - FC Barcelona 2 | LIGA |
Athletic Bilbao
Marcelo Bielsa's selection could contain even more changes as Athletic
face the European champions less than 48 hours after completing the
first-leg of their Europa League tie with Schalke 04 in Germany. European competition has also affected Athletic's form generally as they
have taken just one point from the last possible 12 and have slipped
out of contention for a Champions League place.
Fernando Llorente and Ander Herrera are major doubts as both are
carrying injuries that are unlikely to allow them to play twice in three
days.
probable lineups : Iraizoz, Iraola, Martinez, Amorebieta, Aurtenetxe, Perez, Iturraspe, Susaeta, Marcos, Muniain, Torquero. (4-2-3-1).
| Mar 25, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 1 - Sporting de Gijon 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 2 - Athletic Bilbao 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 18, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 0 - Valencia CF 3 | LIGA |
| Mar 15, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 2 - Man Utd. 1 | EL |
| Mar 11, 2012 | Osasuna 2 - Athletic Bilbao 1 | LIGA |
Head to Head
Match Facts
Barcelona are undefeated in their last 32 home matches in La Liga.
Barcelona have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 9 home matches in La Liga.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Barcelona's last 9 home games in La Liga.
Barcelona are undefeated in their last 16 matches against Athletic Bilbao in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Athletic Bilbao's last 6 away games in La Liga.
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 6, 2011 | Athletic Bilbao 2 - FC Barcelona 2 |
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| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Feb 20, 2011 | FC Barcelona 2 - Athletic Bilbao 1 | |
| Spain - Copa del Rey (ESPC) | Jan 5, 2011 | Athletic Bilbao 1 - FC Barcelona 1 | |
| Spain - Copa del Rey (ESPC) | Dec 21, 2010 | FC Barcelona 0 - Athletic Bilbao 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Sep 25, 2010 | Athletic Bilbao 1 - FC Barcelona 3 |
Prediction
The 2-2 draw these two played out was one of the best games of the
season so far but a repeat of that scoreline is more likely to come when
they meet again in the Copa del Rey final at the end of May.
A potentially tricky fixture for Barcelona has been made a lot easier by
the unfortunate scheduling and the current form of both sides points to
only one outcome.
Barcelona 3 - 1 Athletic Bilbao
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