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La Liga Table 2019 Week 1: Opening Standings Following Friday's Results

Champions Barcelona slipped to a shock 1-0 defeat in their opening La Liga game of the season on Friday, going down 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao at San Mames.

Veteran striker Aritz Aduriz struck a brilliant overhead kick in the 89th minute to hand the hosts all three points in a dramatic finish.

Ernesto Valverde's side were without captain Lionel Messi due to injury and also lost Luis Suarez in the first half. The club confirmed the striker suffered a muscle injury and will undergo tests on Saturday.

Friday's Result

Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Barcelona

Saturday, August 17

Celta Vigo vs.