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La Liga | Gameweek 26
Feb 27, 2022 at 8pm UK
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Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Athletic Bilbao

Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.

Barcelona will be looking to make it three straight wins in all competitions when they welcome Athletic Bilbao to Camp Nou in La Liga on Sunday night.

The Catalan giants recorded a 4-1 win over Valencia in the league last weekend, which has left them in fourth position in the table, 15 points behind leaders Real Madrid.

Barcelona also booked their spot in the next round of the Europa League on Thursday courtesy of a 4-2 victory over Napoli in the second leg of their playoff tie.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the team's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture with Athletic, who are currently eighth in Spain's top flight.


Ansu Fati

Ansu Fati in action for Barcelona in October 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Ansu Fati was in tears when he left the field against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey last month, having suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem, and he faces a battle to return before the end of the season.


Sergi Roberto

Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto pictured on May 2, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown

Sergi Roberto underwent surgery on a thigh problem towards the end of last year, meaning that he will not be available for selection until at least the end of next month.


Samuel Umtiti

FC Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, December 18, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: Unknown

Samuel Umtiti is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, having been forced to undergo an operation on the foot injury that he picked up during a training session.


Memphis Depay

Barcelona's Memphis Depay on September 14, 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: February 27 (vs. Athletic)

Memphis Depay has recently been unavailable for selection due to a muscular problem, but the Netherlands international could be available for this contest.


Alejandro Balde

Alejandro Balde in training for Barcelona in July 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown

Left-back Alejandro Balde, who was linked with a January move away from Camp Nou, is expected to be unavailable for the next couple of weeks or so due to an ankle problem.


BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Jordi Alba

Jordi Alba in action for Barcelona on February 6, 2022© Reuters

Status: Out
Possible return date: March 6 (vs. Elche)

Barcelona will be missing Jordi Alba this weekend through suspension, with the left-back picking up a milestone yellow card in the 4-1 win over Valencia last time out.


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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CReal Madrid35286178225690
2GironaGirona35236675443175
3Barcelona34227570432773
4Atletico MadridAtletico34214963392467
5Athletic Bilbao351711757352262
6Real Sociedad341412848351354
7Real BetisBetis34131384339452
8Villarreal35139135960-148
9Valencia34138133739-247
10Getafe341013114147-643
11AlavesAlaves35119153440-642
12Sevilla351011144749-241
13Osasuna35117173953-1440
14Las PalmasLas Palmas35107183044-1437
15Mallorca35714142840-1235
16Celta Vigo34810164052-1234
17Rayo Vallecano34713142743-1634
18CadizCadiz34414162349-2626
RGranada3549223668-3221
RAlmeria34211213367-3417


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