Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona, La Liga 2019 Free Live Streaming Online & Match Time in IST: Barcelona FC will be hoping for yet another year of dominance in the Spanish La Liga when it opens up its defence of the title against Atletico Bilbao in an away game. The Spanish champions have been the side to beat in the league for the past many years now and unless there is a sharp fall from grace, status quo shall prevail. Their consistency has been unmatchable, and with some rejig in the squad, the new faces are expected to continue the legacy. San Mames is not the easiest place for teams to visit with Atletico Bilbao, quite an unpredictable team which sets up for a good game. We bring you Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona live telecast, ALT vs BAR online stream information, Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona match time in India, and just about everything!

Atletico Bilbao will be without the services of five players including defender Inigo Martinez who are all out with fitness issues. Yeray Alvarez will come into the team at the heart of the defence with the pacey Mikel Balenziaga on as a full back. Skipper Iker Muniain maybe 26, but the star midfielder has seen plenty of big games like these in his career. He will slot in the right side of midfield with Yuri Berchiche on the opposite flank. Inaki Williams has the job to lead the home side’s attack, and against a quality backline of Barcelona, it will not be an easy job.

Star man Lionel Messi has not recovered in time to travel with the team, and the Barcelona skipper is thus unavailable. Antoine Griezmann will have Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele for the company in the attacking third to make one of the best front three pairings in the league. Gerard Pique and Clement Lenglet led the backline last season, and it seems they will continue with their partnership. Another new signing Frenkie de Jong will be the man to watch out for as he looks to add weight in Barcelona’s midfield.

When is Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona, La Liga 2019-20 Football Match Schedule (Date, Time and Venue Details)?

Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao will lock horns against each other in the La Liga match on August 16, 2019 (late Saturday night). Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona will kick off at 12:30 am IST (Indian Standard Time) at San Mamés, Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.

How to Watch Live Telecast of Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona, La Liga 2019-20 Football Match?

Sony Pictures Networks holds the broadcast rights of La Liga in India. So, the Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona match will be live telecast on Sony Six and Sony Six HD channels.

Where to Get Free Live Streaming Online of Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona, La Liga 2019-20 Football Match?

If you are unable to watch the match live on their TV sets, you can catch Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona match online via live streaming on Sony Liv app as well as on La Liga's official Facebook page.

The two sides shared the spoils on both occasions last season but with the kind of attack at the display from the visitors, it will be a tough task for Atletico Bilbao to deny the Catalonians all three points.

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