Hello everyone and welcome to another MARCA in English live blog, this time covering the LaLiga EA Sports Matchday 27 clash between Athletic Club and Barcelona at the San Mames.

The hosts come into the evening eager to bounce back from a heartbreaking midweek exit in the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Real Sociedad. Currently sitting in ninth place, Ernesto Valverde's side has lacked consistency throughout the campaign but remain a formidable force in Bilbao.

Having lost heavily in both previous meetings this season, a 4-0 league defeat at the Camp Nou and a 5-0 thrashing in the Supercopa de Espana, Los Leones will be desperate for revenge in front of their home support.

Barcelona, meanwhile, arrive in the Basque Country looking to capitalize on their recent momentum. After crushing Villarreal 4-1 last weekend and nearly pulling off a historic cup comeback against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday, Hansi Flick's men are brimming with confidence.

With Real Madrid having won their fixture on Friday to close the gap to a single point, Barcelona know that only a victory tonight will restore their four-point cushion at the summit of the table.

Athletic Club's preparation has been severely compromised by a mounting injury list. Star winger Nico Williams remains sidelined indefinitely, while Beñat Prados, Unai Egiluz, and Maroan Sannadi are all out with long-term knee injuries. Yeray Álvarez is unavailable due to a disciplinary suspension.

Barcelona are also forced to reshuffle their pack following a costly midweek cup tie. Starting full-backs Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde both suffered hamstring injuries and are expected to be out for several weeks. They join Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen, and Gavi on the sidelines.

Athletic Club vs Barcelona - Latest Updates

When is Athletic Club vs Barcelona?

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET at San Mames. For fans in the Britain and Ireland, the match begins at 20:00. In the United States, kick-off is at 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT.

Where to watch Athletic Club vs Barcelona?

In the United States, viewers can watch the game on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes, with streaming available via FuboTV.

In Britain and Ireland, coverage is available on LaLigaTV and Premier Sports 1.