Barcelona travel to Sevilla in one of La Liga’s marquee matches of the weekend.
Barca find themselves behind both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in third place at present, but with the two city rivals facing one another on the same matchweek, this presents itself as an opportunity for Hansi Flick’s side to gain ground in what could prove to be a three-horse title race.
However Sevilla, currently sitting in 12th could take big momentum from a win over the Catalan side. And with just four points between themselves and sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano, it wouldn’t take much to kickstart a big push in the second half of the campaign.
The Sporting News runs through the latest team news and injury updates for both sides.
Sevilla vs. Barcelona lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
On Thursday Sevilla confirmed that both Sambi Lokonga and Akor Adams both picked up muscle injuries during training and would miss the visit of Barcelona.
French defender Tanguy Nianzou remains out injured for the home side, as well. Following successful thigh surgery, Nianzou is working towards returning to the Sevilla line-up, but that remains a little way off.
And Jose Angel Carmona will miss Barca due to a one-game suspension, following his late booking at Getafe last week.
Sevilla predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Nyland (GK) — Sanchez, Gudeji, Bade, Salas — Sow, Niguez, Agoume — Lukebakio, Romero, Vargas
Injured: Nianzou (thigh), Lokonga, Adams (both muscle)
Suspended: Carmona (yellow card accumulation)
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The away side remain without Marc Andre Ter Stegen and Marc Bernal for some time due to knee injuries, while Andreas Christensen isn’t expected back from a calf issue until later this month.
Gavi took a blow to the head in the recent win over Alaves, and is doubtful to return in time for the trip to Seville.
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Sczcesny (GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Balde — De Jong, Pedri, Casado — Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Injured: Ter Stegen, Bernal (both knee), Christensen (calf), Gavi (head, doubt)
Suspended: None
Sevilla vs. Barcelona live stream, TV channel
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