After a convincing 6-2 win to start the season, Barcelona started their away season with one of the hardest trips in the league. The San Mamés has been a stadium of mixed fortune for Barcelona in the past but the sides' last meeting saw Barcelona walk away with a 2-1 win.
| Athletic Bilbao | Barcelona | |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Total Shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 8 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Fouls | 20 | 13 |
| Offsides | 1 | 6 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
With the rain pouring, the game got underway and before long Barcelona had the ball in the net.