#Match Information:

 

**Match**: [](#athleticbilbao) Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona [](#barcelona)

**Competition**: Copa Del Rey

**Date**: Wednesday, 24th of January 2024

**Time**: 21:30 CET / 15:30 EST – [Convert to local time](https://www.time.is/1706128200)

**Venue**: [San Mamés, Bilbao](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f8/San_Mames%2C_Bilbao%2C_Euskal_Herria_-_Basque_Country.jpg) – 53289 capacity

**Referee**: José María Sánchez Martínez

 

#Lineups and Squads:

 

[](#barcelona) **Barcelona** – [Official squad confirmed](https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1749762356702228851/photo/1)

**GK**: ~~Ter Stegen~~, Iñaki Peña, **Ander Astralaga**, **Áron Yaakobishvili**

**DEF**: João Cancelo, Álex Baldé, Araújo, ~~Íñigo Martínez~~, Christensen, ~~Alonso~~, Koundé, **Pau Cubrsi**, **Héctor Fort**

**MID**: ~~Gavi~~, Pedri, Oriol Romeu, Sergi Roberto, Frenkie, Gündoğan, **Fermín López**

**ATT**: Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, ~~Raphinha~~, João Félix, Vitor Roque, **Lamine Yamal**, **Marc Guiu**

**Unavailable**: Ter Stegen, Íñigo Martínez, Alonso, Gavi, Raphinha (injured)

**Not called**:

 

[](#athleticbilbao) **Athletic Bilbao** – Official squad to be confirmed

**GK**: Unai Simon, Julen Agirrezabala

**DEF**: Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Yeray, Lekue, Yuri, ~~De Marcos~~, Imanol García, Beñat Prados

**MID**: Mikel Vesga, Oihan Sancet, Muniain, ~~Dani García~~, Ruiz de Galarreta, Ander Herrera, Peru Nolaskoain, Unai Gómez Etxebarria

**ATT**: Alex Berenguer, Williams, Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta, Asier Villalibre, Raúl García, Malcom Ares Djalo

**Unavailable**: De Marcos, Dani García (injured)

**Not called**:

 

#Form guide:

 

**Athletic Bilbao**

– **Form**: **[L]** W W W W

– **Goals scored**: 9

– **Goals conceded**: 2

– **Last match**: Valencia 1:0 Athletic Club – La Liga

**Barcelona**

– **Form**: **[W]** W L W W

– **Goals scored**: 13

– **Goals conceded**: 9

– **Last match**: Real Betis 2:4 FC Barcelona – La Liga

 

#Head-to-head:

 

– **Last meeting**: FC Barcelona 1:0 Athletic Club

– **Date**: Sunday, 22nd of October 2023, 21:00 CEST

– **Competition**: La Liga

– **Threads**: [Pre-match thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17d5yh9/prematch_thread_barcelona_vs_athletic_bilbao_la/) | [Match thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e0hm2/match_thread_barcelona_vs_athletic_club_laliga/) | [Post-match thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/)

– **Highlights**: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PS819PLCLw

 

#Comments (Post-match thread):

 

Author: **CJfollowthetrain** | Score: **120** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60nqwd/)**

> Mats good. Inigo good. Felix good. 3 pts. Injured yes. Players playing in positions they aren’t normally used to yes. Bad ref yes. But 3 pts. All the negativity on here and WE STILL HAVENT LOST. And and! We are top of the CL group. Let’s fucking go boys. Let’s have some faith.

Author: **icestory** | Score: **101** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60oj9c/)**

> João Félix against Athletic Club:

> – 1 assist
> – 4 shots
> – Hit the post once
> – 3 key passes
> – 2 big chances created
> – 7 duels won
> – 42 touches
> – Was fouled 5 times

> https://twitter.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1716199788008419480

Author: **Hasselhoff265** | Score: **86** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60npm2/)**

> Nobody can tell me that Guiu isn’t Puig on a revenge arc.

Author: **willys_zuppa** | Score: **84** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60ndb0/)**

> These are the kinds of games you need to win to become champion. Great goal from the youngster Guiu. Dude is gonna have a million followers by the Clásico

> Visca Barça 🔵🔴

Author: **WizDB** | Score: **70** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60nj6f/)**

> GUIUUUUUU, La Masia is our greatest treasure, I know not all of the players from the academy will succeed at Barca but we are truly lucky to have it. Thank you Johan Cruyff.

Author: **RoyKentsLeftEyebrow** | Score: **63** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60ny0a/)**

> Seriously people need to give Xavi some respect. Missing Lewa, Raphinha, Frenkie, Pedri, Kounde and Roberto (I know, I know…) and we pull it out with the kids on the pitch against a well coached and perfectly respectable Bilbao.

> And it was the first game after the international break, not one we usually win. Still undefeated on the season.

Author: **ANAGRIM** | Score: **58** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60nvc0/)**

> Felix motm?

Author: **antisha_9** | Score: **48** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60oer1/)**

> Great passing from Inigo this game.

> Felix was involved in every attack we created. He created everything. MOTM.

> Super happy for Guiu who scored his 1at goal. He utilized his time and now he’s going to get more.

Author: **souvlakispacestat1on** | Score: **41** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60nzls/)**

> Guiu is bigger than Chelsea rn 😭😭😭

Author: **CODE-46** | Score: **39** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60ouxs/)**

> The real MVP was Felix today, but fuck scoring on literally your first 2 touches of the game after 30 seconds in is so cool ! Love la Masia

Author: **LakeEnd** | Score: **39** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60nhxu/)**

> Scrappy game

> Clean sheet

> No injuries (hopefully Baldes sub was precaution)

> Kids save us again

> Vamos! Visca Barca

Author: **decho** | Score: **37** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60n9dm/)**

> His name is Marc GUIu, but he uses the terminal.

Author: **ExBenn** | Score: **31** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60nurt/)**

> I like Nico Williams but in no world I would prefer him over Felix. While Felix is obviously not as fast I don’t see Nico being better in any other aspect than MAYBE dribling.

Author: **agayyoucantsweatout** | Score: **29** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60nr6y/)**

> Something to keep in mind is that we don’t have a set staring XI. There’s a unique lineup every game, especially with injuries, and you can see that in the way we play. Overall, great stuff from MATS, Iñigo, and ofc Felix (My MOTM personally). What a debut and goal from Guiu! Hopefully, we’re getting into the last stretch of games without Pedri/FDJ, this team will be much improved with them. All in all, good win with a mid performance. Onto the champions league! FORCA BARÇA 💙❤️

Author: **icestory** | Score: **26** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60odt0/)**

> Marc Guiu against Athletic Club:

> – 11 minutes
> – 4 touches
> – 1 shot
> – 1 goal
> – 1/1 pass completed
> – 2 duels won

> https://twitter.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1716199476652544366

Author: **Any-Competition8494** | Score: **25** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60qaru/)**

> Felix was great. His vision is really good. Ferran was good — he created a few chances. Finishing wise, both were bad, especially Ferran. Xavi needs to do something about our finishing. Even if Lewa is back, we need to make sure Felix, Ferran, Yamal, etc can score. In defense, Inigo played well. MATS had some great saves.

> However, the biggest issue is Romeu. At this point, everyone, including the coaches and fans, have seen enough of Romeu to recognize he’s has been pretty bad in the last few games and opposition teams are targeting him with ease. If not for our defense and MATS, he almost cost us a goal. Xavi needs to do something to avoid playing Romeu against good teams. So far, I think playing Gundogan as a DM is our only solution.

Author: **Assguy69420** | Score: **18** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60o36k/)**

> Just posting it here

> https://www.reddit.com/r/Barca/s/od0kDWZpvY

Author: **LanceOfKnights** | Score: **17** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60ouo8/)**

> Guiu. Whether the kid shines or not, he will forever remember this night. Came in for the first time, scored, got a yellow for no reason and then left.

> Felix played his heart out but he was surrounded by goobers tonight. But Guiu managed to take advantage of his service.

> Romeu ain’t it. Team has to figure out the synergy before the Clasico. Gundogan is such a waste in the deep.

> Very valuable 3 points.

Author: **cjav13** | Score: **15** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60pxyj/)**

> Joao Felix masterclass

Author: **warmus01** | Score: **14** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60nx2z/)**

> Was a pretty fun game, was expecting worse football from us given the injuries. Great 3 points, and what an entrance from Guiu.

Author: **FitInfluence9533** | Score: **14** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60piyx/)**

> Does anyone have a clip of Guiu’s celebration? The passion of his celebration made me so happy lol

Author: **innatejuiciness** | Score: **13** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60nt11/)**

> Good game overall despite the slow first half. Romeu needs to improve, he was terrible today. Impressed by Fermín once again. Íñigo Martínez was great defensively and our best weapon building from the back, very good understanding of spaces and accurate passes. Good 1st half by Ferrán, he was literally our only offensive weapon in the first 45 minutes. Joao Felix motm for me. Best game he’s played since he arrives. Put the team on his back and carried us.

Author: **icestory** | Score: **13** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60n3ny/)**

> OFFICIAL: Marc Guiu named as MOTM!

Author: **universe_47** | Score: **10** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60oh3s/)**

> They kept cutting on the stand to unavailable players and good lord that’s half our starting lineup. Even after kounde not being present

Author: **DatDppGuy** | Score: **10** pts | **[Source](https://reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/17e355g/postmatch_thread_fc_barcelona_vs_athletic_club/k60od46/)**

> The kids are alright!

> Força Barca

> Let’s do it again next weekend

 

#Quotes:

 

 

#Latest News:

 

[[Article] – Xavi: ‘We have a winning mentality’](https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/3865817/xavi-we-have-a-winning-mentality) – **fcbarcelona.com**

[[Squad] – The FC Barcelona squad for the cup game at Athletic Club](https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/3864837/the-fc-barcelona-squad-for-the-cup-game-at-athletic-club) – **fcbarcelona.com**

[[Article] – Previous meetings of all colours against Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey](https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/3864521/previous-meetings-of-all-colours-against-athletic-club-in-the-copa-del-rey) – **fcbarcelona.com**

[[Training] – Recovery session after the win at Betis](https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/3864672/recovery-session-after-the-win-at-betis) – **fcbarcelona.com**

[[Article] – When and where to watch Athletic Club v FC Barcelona](https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/3863717/when-and-where-to-watch-athletic-club-v-fc-barcelona) – **fcbarcelona.com**

 

#TV/Online:

 

**[Livesoccertv](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/4882937/athletic-club-vs-barcelona/)** | **[Liveonsat](https://liveonsat.com/europe-spain-copa-del-rey.php)** | **[FCBarcelona.com](https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/3863717/when-and-where-to-watch-athletic-club-v-fc-barcelona)**

 

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