Barcelona enter the game with strong confidence after starting their La Liga title defence with a convincing 5-0 victory over Elche. Raphinha was the standout performer in that match, scoring twice, while new signing Anthony Gordon also made a major impact with two assists.
Athletic Club, meanwhile, will be hoping to bounce back after a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Sevilla in their opening league match. The Basque side will face a difficult challenge against a Barcelona team that has been in impressive attacking for
