Fixture Release: Barça Faces Athletic Bilbao on March 3 at San Mamés

LaLiga has unveiled the schedule for matchday 27, setting the stage for some intriguing clashes. Notably, Barça is set to make a return to San Mamés, the stadium where they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. The showdown between Xavi’s squad and Valverde’s team is scheduled for Sunday, March 3, at 9:00 PM.

Barça will approach the match with more rest than their Basque counterparts, as Valverde’s team will be engaged in the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Atlético de Madrid on the preceding Thursday. The following week, the Blaugrana will enjoy a clear schedule, with their Champions League round of 16 second leg scheduled for March 12 at Montjuïc.

Matchday 27 brings an enticing clash, with Valencia hosting Real Madrid on Saturday, March 2, at 9:00 PM in Mestalla. The atmosphere is expected to be charged, especially after the events of the previous season when Vinicius accused the entire Valencia stadium of racism—an incident that has legal implications. The Brazilian player from Real Madrid was ultimately sent off in that match.

In the title race, Girona will visit Mallorca on Sunday at 6:30 PM, while Atlético de Madrid takes on Betis at the Metropolitano on Sunday at 4:15 PM. The upcoming matchday promises riveting encounters and intense competition among the teams vying for the top spot.