24/08/2024 – 09:51 Updated: 08/24/2024 – 10:15
The Spanish LaLiga started last week and left a series of results that have caused FC Barcelona to find itself two points ahead of their main pursuers: Real Madrid (who drew 1-1 against Mallorca) and Atlético de Madrid (who drew 2-2 against Villarreal).
However, despite the meritorious victory for the blue and reds at Mestalla (1-2)the club’s situation does not allow that Hansi Flick can enjoy this advantage. And since the victory against Valencia, everything has been inconveniences and setbacks in Barcelona. It was confirmed that the club is still unable to register Dani Olmo and that the agreement with Nike remains stagnant. In addition, in order to sign the Spanish footballer, a key player from last season had to be sold: Ilkay Gundoganwho returns to Manchester City.
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Not having enough with what is happening in the offices, the Catalan team will face in its next match Athletic Clubwhere he serves Nico Williamsthe player intended by John Laporta throughout the summer, but, as a result of the delicate economic situation of Barça, he has preferred to stay another year in Bilbao due to the few certainties that he could be registered if he had ended up signing for the Catalans.
So the morbidity will be present in the match where Nico Williams will face his close friend Lamine Yamal and the rest of the Spanish teammates with whom he managed to win the European Championship. An old acquaintance will also return to Barcelona: Ernesto Valverdewho was coach of Barça between 2017 y 2020.
Schedule and where to watch Barcelona-Athletic Club
The match between the FC Barcelona and Athletic Clubcorresponding to the 2nd day of the League, will take place on Next Saturday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m.. It will be played in the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium from Barcelona and the meeting can be followed live and online through DAZN LaLiga.
- When is Barcelona-Athletic Club?: Saturday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m.
- Where to play: Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium (Barcelona)
- Where to watch the match: DAZN LaLiga
It remains to be seen whether a second victory for the Blaugrana team, which would keep them at the top of the table, It would ease the tension that exists in the club. While a victory for the Basque team and with Nico Williams in the team he could please the Bilbao team and frustrate more Barça players.