Athletic host Barcelona with the visitors looking to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of the table following the leaders' 7-1 demolition of Osasuna during Sunday's midday kickoff. To do so they'll have to break down a decent Athletic side at home, which could prove difficult (Atletico Madrid certainly found it a challenge). They'll be doing it with an odd-looking forward line featuring Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas, with David Villa benched due to chronic poor play. Will it be enough? Probably, but we'll have to wait and see...
Athletic Bilbao Vs. Barcelona, 2011 La Liga: Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Gorka Iraizoz; Jon Aurtenetxe, Javi Martinez, Fernando Amorebieta, Andoni Iraola; Ander Iturraspe, Ander Herrera; Muniain, Oscar, Susaeta; Fernando Llorente.
Substitutes: Igor Gabiliondo, David Lopez, Mikel San Jose, Raul, Gaizka Toquero, Inigo Perez, Ibai Gomez.
Barcelona (4-3-3): Victor Valdez; Eric Abidal, Javier Mascherano, Gerard Pique, Dani Alves; Sergio Busquets, Adriano, Xavi; Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas.
Substitutes: Seydou Keita, Jose Manuel Pinto, Carles Puyol, David Villa, Maxwell, Alexis Sanchez, Thiago.
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