With the disappointment of the 2018/19 campaign firmly in the past now - though some may still be dwelling on it - the release of the fixtures for the 2019/20 season has given us all something to chew on over the next few weeks.
The draw hasn’t exactly been kind in places, handing Barca a tough opener away at Athletic Club.
Though we’ve not lost at the San Mames in the last five visits, the Basques will be well up for causing an opening day shock and Barca have, on occasions, been slow starters in La Liga.