Barcelona will step out at Camp Nou for the first time in 909 days, having spent the entirety of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys while undergoing a €1.5bn (£1.3bn) reconstruction project.

Former Barca coach Ernesto Valverde's Athletic made life difficult at times for Barca in the first half but without creating too much danger themselves. Athletic forward Unai Gomez fired over and Williams curled wide before Barca doubled their lead on the stroke of half-time.

Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, are seventh in La Liga with 17 points after five wins, two draws and five losses. A narrow 1-0 win over Real Oviedo 1-0 last weekend meant they avoided a fourth straight defeat, with the Basque club in decidedly mixed form so far this season.

The excitement surrounding the return of FC Barcelona to their iconic home, Spotify Camp Nou, is palpable as they prepare to face Athletic Bilbao in La Liga's Matchday 13. After a long 909 days away from home, this match signifies a pivotal moment for the club, marking not just a return, but a new chapter in their storied history.

Barcelona returns to La Liga action after the November international break, hosting Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou on Saturday for Round 13 of the league campaign. Only 45,401 fans will be in attendance as stadium renovations continue,

Defending La Liga champions Barcelona host Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in their first game at Camp Nou in over two years. Barcelona's last game at Camp Nou before it was closed for renovations was in May 2023.

The final international break of 2025 lasted exactly four hundred and thirty nine weeks, but it is finally over and with it comes one of the most anticipated days in the history of FC Barcelona as the club returns to the Greatest Stadium on Earth to face Athletic Bilbao in La Liga action on Saturday afternoon.

To deliver the final blow, Ferran Torres scored again late in the match, setting the final score at 4-0. With the victory, Barcelona pulled level with Real Madrid at 31 points, although Los Blancos play their match tomorrow against Elche and can regain a lead over their rivals.

Barcelona return to Camp Nou after more than two years away as they host Athletic Bilbao in La Liga matchday 13. Full preview with lineups, team news, and key stats.

Barcelona host Athletic Bilbao this Saturday at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys for round 13 of the La Liga.Barcelona currently have 28 points and lie in 2nd position. In their last match, the