Broadcast info
Who’s playing: Injury-stricken Barcelona play Sporting Gijon this weekend as they continue with their journey to defend the league title. Currently sitting at the third spot on the league table with 10 points, three behind league leaders Real Madrid and one behind second-placed Sevilla, Barca need nothing less than a win to keep up with the title race early enough. Abelardo Fernandez’ men, on the other hand, sit at the 12th point on the league table after five matches. They have lost two, drawn one and lost two so far. Their most-recent result was a defeat to Celta Vigo.
What time: On Saturday 24, 2016 at 7:15am PT, 10:15am ET, 14:15 UTC, 15:15 BST, 16:15 UTC
Which stadium: This match will be played at the El Molinon in Gijon, Asturias, Spain. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000
Which channels:
In the USA on beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS USA, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A.
In Canada on fuboTV Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada
In Spain on Movistar+, beIN LaLiga, beIN Sports Connect España
Match facts
- Barca have registered 11 wins out of their 13 away trips in La Liga
- Barca have beaten Sporting Gijon in 9 of their last 10 matches in all competitions
- Gijon have won their last five games in La Liga
- Barca have scored at least thrice against Gijon in their last three meetings in all competitions
Team news
Sporting Gijon
The hosts have no major injury concerns except for Moi Gomez who has a knock. They are expected to maintain the same lineup that lost two of their most recent La Liga matches.
Barcelona
Lionel Messi will be out of action for at least six weeks after picking up an injury in their clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Samuel Umtiti is also injured while Sergio Busquets is still doubtful. Arda Turan could start in place of Lionel Messi, while Andre Gomes could replace Andres Iniesta at the midfield.
In Leo Messi's absence, Barça need to step up, says Andrés Iniesta: https://t.co/1mrx3WL5ao pic.twitter.com/SdYQy12PYN
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 24, 2016
WATCH: Luis Enrique talks about how FCB will cope with Messi's absence
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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