In-depth Analysis
Barcelona currently leads the La Liga standings with 64 points, 4 points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid. The chances for Hansi Flick’s side to win the league this season are very high, but the Catalan club must not be complacent. Just one slip-up and they would immediately feel pressure from their city rivals in the capital.
In round 27, Barcelona must secure all 3 points at Bilbao. The Catalan side has reasons to be confident. Firstly, Barca has regained impressive form after two consecutive losses in mid-February, winning their last 3 matches, each by a 3-goal margin.
History also favors Barcelona. In the last 10 meetings with Bilbao, they have won 8 and drawn 2. This season alone, they defeated Bilbao 4-0 in the La Liga first leg and 5-0 in the Spanish Super Cup.
In contrast, Bilbao has been inconsistent. They have not won in their last 2 matches and currently sit 9th in La Liga. Notably, the Basque team is the least effective in the Top 10 when it comes to attacking, scoring only 30 goals after 26 rounds.
Home advantage is not entirely reliable for Bilbao either. In their last 7 home games against opponents, they have only won 2, drawn 2, and lost 3.
With superior form and a dominant head-to-head record, Barcelona is fully capable of beating Bilbao and taking another important step toward the La Liga 2025/26 title.