Barcelonavs.Athletic Bilbao

Hansi Flick's side came from behind to record a 2-1 victory over Valencia in their season opener at Mestalla, with Robert Lewandowski netting a brace for the Catalan outfit.

The title hopefuls will now finish August with matches against Athletic, Rayo Vallecano and Real Valladolid before tackling Girona in their first fixture after the September international break.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Athletic, who drew 1-1 with Getafe in their opening match of the new season.

Ansu Fati

Status: Out

Type of injury: Foot

Possible return date: Unknown

Barcelona remain without the services of Fati, who picked up a foot injury at the end of last month, and it is currently being reported that the attacker will leave on loan before the end of the summer transfer window.

Ronald Araujo

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: Unknown

Key Barcelona centre-back Araujo will be on the sidelines until the latter stages of this year due to the hamstring operation that he underwent in the middle of July.

Frenkie de Jong

Status: Out

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: Unknown

There is currently concern over De Jong's ankle problem, with the midfielder absent since the start of March, and the Netherlands international is having to remain patient when it comes to a potential return.

Gavi

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Gavi is still recovering from the serious knee injury that he suffered while representing Spain towards the end of last year, but the midfielder is on course to return to action before the end of 2024.

BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Barcelona have no players suspended for the league clash.