Broadcast info
Who's playing? Deportivo Alavés will host FC Barcelona in what could prove to be a tricky match for Los Blaugranas. Ernesto Valverde's side is still working on their consistency, given some absences due to injury. Facing a tough and feisty opponent might not be easy for Messi & Co., which could give fans around the world a good game to witness.
What time? Saturday, August 26, at 09:15 PT/ 12:15 ET/ 18:15 CEST
What stadium? Mendizorroza Stadium, Alaves' home, will be the venue hosting this match. This stadium can accommodate 19,840 fans in its stands.
On which channels?
In Spain: beIN Sports Connect España, Movistar+, beIN LaLiga
In the U.K.: Sky Sports Red Button, SKY GO Extra, Sky Go UK, Sky Sports Mix
In the U.S.: beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS USA, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A.
In Canada: DAZN Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, beIN Sports Canada
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Match facts
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This will be the 20th match between these teams since 1999. Barcelona has a commanding lead in their previous meetings, with 13 wins and only four losses.
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Los Blaugranas were shocked by Alavés during the third match of last season, as the team from Vitoria beat them at Camp Nou 2-1. Barcelona would have their payback by beating them 6-0 in their most recent La Liga clash, played at tomorrow's venue.
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Alavés' most recent victory against Barcelona as hosts goes back to December 2001, when they defeated Los Culés 2-0.
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These teams played against each other to determine the winner of last season's Copa del Rey. The team then-coached by Luis Enrique won that tie with a 3-1 score.
Team news
Alavés' coach Luis Zubeldía won't have more injury concerns than last week, as the only unavailable player will be Victor Laguardia. Their disappointing loss against Leganés forces Los Albiazules to win some points if they want to keep themselves away from relegation spots.
Errnesto Valverde will also have a couple of absences, as Luis Suárez and Rafinha will have to sit this one out through injury. The good news for Los Blaugranas will be provided by Gerard Piqué and Andrés Iniesta, who set the house on fire by admitting this could be his last season with the Catalan giants.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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