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Los Blaugrana were demoted to second place by Real Madrid and will be regaining top spot, starting with a win against the team from Bilbao

Match Preview

After losing the top spot to rivals Real Madrid, Barcelona will welcome Athletic Club to Camp Nou in another game that could change the dynamics of the title race. Despite putting up a strong fight, Los Blaugrana could only settle for a point in the weekend's clash with Sevilla.

Bar the El Classico, the encounter was the first in eight La Liga outings that Quique Setien's men failed to register a goal. Outside the league, the team failed to find the back of the net in the Copa del Rey quarterfinal in which they were knocked out by the opponent they face on Wednesday.

Interestingly, Barcelona has failed to win any of their last four matches with Athletic Club, losing two and drawing the remaining two games. The reverse encounter at the San Mames ended in. 1-0 defeat for the current league champions. Nevertheless, the Cules could steer the ship in the right direction this time, having been unbeaten in eight of their last 10 outings.

For Athletic Club, on the other hand, will hope to continue their fine form following the restart of the league season. The San Mames outfit has been unbeaten in all the three games played during the period, winning one and drawing the remaining two.

The opportunity to qualify for next season's Europa League remains within reach for the 10th-placed side with eight matches left to play. At the moment, the 42 points accrued by the side places them six points away from sealing spot in Europa and 10 points away from a Champions League place.

In the last 10 matches played, Athletic Club has managed five wins and two draw. They approach Wednesday's clash with Barca on the back of a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Betis.

Team news:

Barcelona enters Wednesday's clash without Ousmane Dembele with the Frenchman nursing a long-term hamstring injury. Sergi Roberto's availability remains uncertain due to a rib injury. Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong is expected to be in contention despite picking up a calf injury in Barca's previous outing.

On the other hand, Atheltic Club approaches the game with no major injury concern. Gaizka Garitano's men will, however, be without Yuri Berchiche due to suspension.

Possible lineup

Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Arthur, Busquets, De Jong; Griezmann, Messi, Fati
Athletic Club: Simon; Capa, Nunez, Martinez, Balenziaga; D Garcia, Vesga; Cordoba, Muniain, Williams; R Garcia.