FC Barcelona vs Athletic Club: When and where to watch in India?
The La Liga clash between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club on November 22, 2025, at Spotify Camp Nou marks a thrilling homecoming for Barcelona after renovations.
Last Updated: 06.28 PM, Nov 22, 2025
The highly anticipated La Liga clash between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the iconic Spotify Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. This fixture not only marks Barcelona’s return to their renovated home ground after more than two years but also promises a thrilling contest between two traditional Spanish footballing powerhouses.
Match details
Match: FC Barcelona vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2025-26
Date: 22 November
Time: 8.45 pm IST
Venue: Camp Nou stadium
Where to watch the FC Barcelona vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2025-26 match?
Football fans in India can watch the FC Barcelona vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2025-26 match online on FanCode, via OTTplay Premium.
FC Barcelona vs Athletic Club: H2H stats
Overall, Barcelona have dominated this fixture, especially at home. The teams have met 244 times across competitions, with Barcelona winning 124 matches, Athletic Club winning 80, and 40 ending in draws.
Over the last 11 La Liga meetings, Barcelona have taken nine wins with two draws, including a commanding 3-0 victory at Athletic’s San Mamés stadium on May 25, 2025.
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Match preview
Barcelona, currently sitting second in the La Liga standings with 28 points, have had a mixed start to the season but are eager to capitalise on their homecoming.
Under the guidance of Hansi Flick, the Catalan giants are looking to maintain pressure on league leaders Real Madrid and secure a vital win that could temporarily put them at the top of the table based on goal difference.
Recent performances, including a 4-2 triumph over Celta Vigo, have shown promise, with key players returning from injury and the attack beginning to fire aggressively. Joan Garcia is all set to return to the playing XI, while Pedri, Gavi and Frenkie de Jong will miss the game due to injuries and suspensions.
Athletic Club, managed by Ernesto Valverde, sit seventh with 17 points. Their campaign has been hindered by injury woes, but the recent victory against Real Oviedo has lifted spirits.
Athletic Club will be motivated to cause an upset at the historic Camp Nou, possessing quality and fighting spirit led by players like Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet. Yeray Álvarez will miss the fixture due to suspension.
The Basques will be mindful of the challenging task ahead but are ready to disrupt Barcelona's rhythm and make a statement.
Possible Starting XI
FC Barcelona: Joan Garcia; Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde; Marc Casado, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal; Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski
Athletic Club: Unai Simón; Andoni Gorosabel, Daniel Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche; Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar; Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams; Gorka Guruzeta