FC Barcelona look to remain a point clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday when they face a tough trip to San Mamés against Athletic Bilbao.
The Blaugrana beat Mallorca 4-2 before the international break two weeks agao, and the club are yet to lose in league play this season. The club have only lost one game - to Rubin Kazan in the Champions League - all season.
Bilbao, meanwhile, are sitting eighth in the table on 16 points through 10 games, and they have won their last two league matches against Atlético Madrid and Racing Santander.
Bilbao, who have not beaten Barcelona since May 2006, are without striker Iker Muniain due to injury, and Gaizka Toquero is also set to miss out with Fernando Llorente.
Barcelona have a fit squad less Eric Abidal (leg) and Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Thierry Henry, fresh off controversy in the World Cup playoff against Ireland, is set to take his place in attack.
This could be a prime spot for Barça to drop a result, but they are going to be very hungry with Real Madrid still nipping at their heels. Barcelona should win on the road.
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