Barcelona vs Real Valladolid: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview
After going three matches without a victory in all competitions, Barcelona are looking to get back on track against Valladolid on Saturday.
Ernesto Valverde’s side have drawn three tricky fixtures in succession, held twice at Camp Nou - 2-2 in La Liga by Valencia and 1-1 by Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey - before a goalless draw away to Athletic Club last weekend.
Their weekend opponents, meanwhile, are floating precariously above the relegation zone, having drawn 0-0 with Villarreal a week ago.
| Game | Barcelona vs Real Valladolid |
| Date | Saturday, February 16 |
| Time | 7:45pm GMT / 2:45pm ET |
| Stream (US only) | fubo TV (7-day free trial) |
POSITIONS OF BOTH TEAMS
| Position | Barcelona squad |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Ter Stegen, Pena |
| Defenders | Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba, Miranda, Gonzalez, Chumi, Murillo, Vermaelen |
| Midfielders | Rakitic, Busquets, Vidal, Boateng, Alena, Roberto |
| Forwards | Messi, Suarez, Coutinho, Malcom |
Barcelona have a familiar collection of injury problems for head coach Ernesto Valverde ahead of this encounter.
Second-string goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is still out along with long-term victim Rafinha and Arthur Melo.
Samuel Umtiti is nearing a return to action but the odds are this game will come too soon for him.
Possible Barcelona starting XI: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, Coutinho; Messi, Suarez, Dembele
Position
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Real Valladolid squad
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|---|---|
Goalkeepers
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Masip, Yoel
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Defenders
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Calero, Joaquin, Kiko, Moyano, Angulo, Nacho
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Midfielders
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Borja Fernandez, Anuar, Keko, Herrero, Villa, Verde
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Forwards
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Guardiola, Unal, Cop, Plaza
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Real Valladolid lost winger Pablo Hervias, who signed on loan in January from Eibar, due to a knee problem, while Luismi is still sidelined with a long-term ankle concern.
Oscar Plano is banned, while Ruben Alcaraz is also out.
Possible Valladolid starting XI: Masip; Moyano, Olivas, Calero, Martinez; Borja Fernandez, Anuar; Keko, Herrero, Villa; Unal
Betting & Match Odds
Barcelona are hot 1/7 favourites with Bet365, while Real Valladolid are 14/1 to cause a huge upset. A draw is priced aat 8/1.
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