"Indeed, the Basque club have not beaten Barcelona in their stadium in a league match for 24 years, a period in which they have suffered 20 defeats and managed only three draws. Furthermore, Los Leones boss Ernesto Valverde has never won at Barcelona in the league as a visiting coach. This is Athletic's longest winless away run against any opponent in the Spanish top flight, ahead of their streaks against Real Madrid (20 matches without a win), Atletico Madrid (14) and Real Sociedad (9)."
"The Blaugrana spent more than two years away from their iconic venue while renovation works were carried out, and will finally make their return on 22 November, Saturday, with a La Liga fixture vs Athletic. Athletic Club winless away to Barcelona in over two decades Ahead of the grand reopening of the Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona will go in as favourites to win, considering the disappointing record that Athletic Club have in their away La Liga games against the Catalans."
Barcelona return to the redeveloped Spotify Camp Nou on 22 November after more than two years away for renovation, with Athletic Club as the first visitors. Athletic have not won a La Liga away match at Barcelona for 24 years, recording 20 defeats and only three draws in that span. Ernesto Valverde has never won in the stadium as a visiting coach. The 24-year run is Athletic's longest away winless streak versus any La Liga opponent, exceeding runs vs Real Madrid (20), Atletico (14) and Real Sociedad (9). Across all Catalonia visits, visitors have 81 defeats, 14 draws and 20 wins in 115 matches.
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