Gavi And Robert Lewandowski Are Back For The Athletic Club Match.

Before to tonight’s match against Athletic Club, Barcelona will be looking to extend its lead in the La Liga standings.

On the heels of Real Madrid increasing the pressure in the championship race with a weekend victory over Espanyol, La Blaugrana go to Bilbao for a crucial match.

Gavi and Robert Lewandowski have been reinstated to the starting lineup by Xavi after last weekend’s 1-0 victory against Valencia at home.

To fill up for Ronald Araujo’s absence due to suspension, the visitors start Gavi in midfield and switch Sergi Roberto to defense.

In the Stadium San Mames, Lewandowski directs the visitors’ offense while Ansu Fati is benched.

Ernesto Valverde starts five different players for the home team, including important scorer Inaki Williams, from the 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano.

Barcelona defeated Athletic Club 4-0 at Camp Nou in October, but in their past four league travels to Bilbao, they had only managed one victory.