Watch: Athletic Club vs Barcelona, Match Preview

Barcelona take on Athletic Club in matchday two of the La Liga season at San Mamés, following their impressive victory against Real Sociedad last Sunday. Ronald Koeman’s men know that this will another tough test, against an Athletic side under Marcelino who Barcelona faced a total of four times last season.

Barcelona are expected to name an unchanged side for this clash, from the one that beat Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou, with Eric García likely to keep his spot at the heart of defence next to Gerard Piqué, and Martin Braithwaite starting in attack. Pedri is also set to start this one, although Ronald Koeman announced in his press conference earlier that Pedri will take a short holiday after tomorrow’s clash.

Marcelino’s Athletic Club have a similar squad to that of last season, with a typically quiet transfer window for the Basque club, although they will be able to call upon some new stars from their academy for this season, including goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala, who made his debut in goal against Elche on Monday night, as well as Iñaki Williams’ brother, Nico Williams.