Barcelona fine-tune preparations ahead of Athletic Club opener at Camp Nou

Barcelona are putting the finishing touches on their preparations as they gear up for their first competitive home game of the season at the Spotify Camp Nou against Athletic Club on 27 August.

On Tuesday, head coach Hansi Flick welcomed all of his available first-team players for the morning session at the Ciutat Esportiva — the second-to-last workout before the LaLiga clash with the Basque side.

The fixture marks the Blaugranes' first home league outing of the campaign, and the club has released details of kick-off times around the world for supporters tuning in from across the globe.

In the build-up, Barcelona have also highlighted five interesting facts about this storied rivalry with Athletic Club, one of the most frequently contested fixtures in Spanish football history. The two clubs share deep historical ties, and their meetings are always steeped in tradition and intensity.

With momentum building and the squad close to full availability, Flick's men will be eager to make a statement under the lights of the Spotify Camp Nou as the new season truly gets underway.