Barcelona are poised to extend their winning streak to four matches when they face off against newly promoted Real Valladolid on Saturday.
The Catalan giants, under the guidance of Hansi Flick, currently sit at the top of Spanish top-flight standings with a perfect record. Meanwhile, newly-promoted Real Valladolid have shown early promise by picking up four points from their first three matches.
However, they will face a formidable challenge against a Barca side determined to maintain their dominance.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid live stream, TV channel in UK
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in UK:
TV channel: LaLigaTV
Live stream: Premier Sports Player
In the UK, fans can catch this match live via the official LaLigaTV channel, with streaming available through Premier Sports Player.
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What time does Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid kick off in UK?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, August 31 at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates to UK:
| Date | Sat, Aug. 31 |
| Kick-off time | 4:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid lineups, team news
Barcelona will enter their match against Real Valladolid with a depleted squad due to a series of injuries. Bernal’s recent ACL injury, coupled with the ongoing absences of Christensen, Garcia, Fati, Araujo, de Jong, and Gavi, have significantly impacted the team’s options.
Olmo is poised to make his full debut, and Lopez and Balde are potential starters. The match against Valladolid presents a challenging test for the Catalan giants as they navigate their injury crisis.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ter Stegen(GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Balde — Fermin, Pedri — Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha — Lewandowski.
Injured: Marc Bernal, Eric Garcia
Suspended: —
Real Valladolid will face Barcelona with a relatively healthy squad, with only Anuar Tuhami unavailable. The visitors have been bolstered by the arrival of Juanmi Latasa from Real Madrid, who is pushing for a starting role after impressing off the bench.
Ivan Sanchez is another option for Pezzolano, but the manager may opt to stick with the same team that faced Leganes. Moro, Ndiaye, and Sylla will likely lead the attack for Valladolid, aiming to cause problems for Barcelona’s defense.
Real Valladolid predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Hein(GK) — Perez, J Sanchez, Boyomo, Rosa— K Perez, Juric, Amallah — Ndiaye, Sylla, Moro.
Injured: Anuar Tuhami
Suspended: None
Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid Prediction
Although the visitors have enjoyed recent success against Barcelona, the Catalan giants’ current form and home advantage make them strong favorites.
The match could well be a closely-contested affair but Barcelona’s quality and determination will likely prevail in this scenario. A victory would further solidify their position at the top of the La Liga table and send a strong message to their rivals.
- Prediction: Barcelona 2-0 Real Valladolid
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La Liga fixture schedule this week
Monday, August 26
- Villarreal vs. Celta Vigo (8:30 p.m. BST)
Tuesday, August 27
- Real Mallorca vs. Sevilla (6:00 p.m. BST)
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona (8:30 p.m. BST)
Wednesday, August 28
- Athletic Bilbao vs. Valencia (6:00 p.m. BST)
- Real Valladolid vs. Leganés (6:00 p.m. BST)
- Real Betis vs. Getafe (Postponed)
- Atlético Madrid vs. Espanyol (8:30 p.m. BST)
- Real Soecidad vs. Alaves (8:30 p.m. BST)
Thursday, August 29
- Girona vs. Osasuna (6:00 p.m. BST)
- Las Palmas vs. Real Madrid (8:30 p.m. BST)
Saturday, August 31
- Barcelona vs. Real Valladoid (4:00 p.m. BST)
- Athletic Bilbao vs. Atletico Madrid (6:00 p.m. BST)
- Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano (6:15 p.m. BST)
- Leganes vs. Real Mallorca (8:30 p.m. BST)
- Valencia vs. Villareal (8:30 p.m. BST)