"The win keeps Barcelona four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table in La Liga with just 11 games left to play in the Spanish top flight. Barcelona will now head straight to Newcastle for their next game in the Champions League against Newcastle United at St James' Park."
"Kounde will once again miss out and is not expected back until after the next international break. Hansi Flick is expected to stick with the same backline against Newcastle. He started Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin and Joao Cancelo against Ernesto Valverde's side and saw his team keep an eighth clean sheet in all competitions in 2026."
Barcelona secured a victory over Athletic Club at San Mames, maintaining their four-point advantage over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with 11 matches left in the season. Defender Jules Kounde, currently sidelined with injury, posted celebratory messages on social media following the final whistle. Barcelona's defense kept a clean sheet, marking their eighth in all competitions this season. Kounde is expected to remain unavailable until after the next international break. Barcelona will travel to Newcastle United for their upcoming Champions League fixture at St James' Park, where manager Hansi Flick is anticipated to maintain the same defensive lineup that featured Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, and Joao Cancelo.
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