Barcelona's young player Fermín López is preparing to experience a historic day today, as he could reach his 100th match with the first team if he plays against Athletic Bilbao in the highly anticipated game that marks Barça's return to Spotify Camp Nou after a long absence, according to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.

Fermin, 22 years old, had never played at Barça's historic stadium before, making today's match a special occasion for him. Since Xavi Hernandez gave him his debut against Villarreal on August 27, 2023, the player has managed to participate in 99 matches over just two and a half seasons, becoming an important member of the team.

He had a standout first season, scoring 11 goals in 42 matches, which earned him a spot in the European Championship. In the past season, under the leadership of Hans Flick, he played a pivotal role in achieving the domestic treble by scoring 8 goals and providing 10 assists in 46 games.

Firmin continues his impressive development this season with remarkable stats, having scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists in just 11 matches. He also recorded his first hat-trick in the big 6-1 victory over Olympiacos in the Champions League and made a clear impact in the El Clásico matches by scoring two goals against Real Madrid.

Fermín López's stats with Barcelona so far:

99 matches.

25 goals.

15 assists.

13 yellow cards.

One red card.

As he approaches his 100th match, Fermin enters today's game motivated to make his mark in his first appearance at Spotify Camp Nou, in a special occasion that combines his return to the field with the celebration of his centenary wearing the Barcelona jersey.