'https:' : 'http:') + in Siyagobhoza, 11 He only has one full game under his belt. We hope he can give us much more in the coming matches,” he said. EIBAR, SPAIN - OCTOBER 19: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona (C) competes for the ball with Paulo ... [+] Oliveira (L) Pablo De Blasis of SD Eibar (R) during the Liga match between SD Eibar SAD and FC Barcelona at Ipurua Municipal Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Eibar, Spain. Oct 15, 2020 02:06 PM var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; Join us to follow and comment the action as Barça face Eibar! Jun 10, 2020 07:15 PM After a 4-0 victory against Sevilla in the last game, Barcelona will be looking to build up some momentum going into the first Clásico of the season. “Adding the three points is vital because this will not only allow us to be there [in the title race] but also reinforce us for what comes our way. Speaking of Umtiti in his pre-match presser, manager Ernesto Valverde said (h/t Sport), “Samuel Umtiti is training as normal. La Liga leaders FC Barcelona will be looking to extend their unbeaten run when they host mid-table Eibar at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night – here's how the two team's will line up. Eibar vs Barcelona, La Liga: CONFIRMED Lineups, Live Game Thread. Tweet; Share ; x; Pin; Comment; Barcelona will travel to Ipurua before going to Prague for the Champions League. All rights reserved. There will be one forced change in attack, as Dembele is suspended for the tie and the subsequent appeal to get his ban lifted failed. Join us to follow and comment the action as Barça face Eibar… Eibar vs Barcelona: Expected Starting XI for Clásico warmup. If you haven't already, sign up for an SB Nation account and join the conversation on Barca Blaugranes, where we'll have full coverage of every Barcelona match this season, with breaking news, opinion, and tactical discussion. In midfield, Carles Aleñá is set to return to first-team action after a prolonged spell on the bench. Confirmed Barcelona line-up. Oct 14, 2020 07:03 PM Published: 13:50, 22 February 2020 . Ousmane Dembélé is set to miss the game through suspension after being sent off against Los Nervionsenses. Samuel Umtiti is yet to return to full fitness, while Gerard Piqué will get a much-needed rest. Busquets: Barca struggled after going behind, The midfielder has offered his thoughts on the game, join the conversation on Barca Blaugranes, Barcelona B start season with win over Nastic, Getafe defender boasts about his clash with Pedri. By Chris Smith. When FC Barcelona take to the field at the Camp Nou on Saturday, it is the last time they will play in front of their own fans for a fortnight prior to heading off on the road for a pair of tough away tests. Have your say in the comments section below. var gcse = document.createElement('script'); While Ansu Fati is a tempting choice, Valverde is likely to hand marquee summer signing Antoine Griezmann a start on the left flank on Saturday. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images), EY & Citi On The Importance Of Resilience And Innovation, Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit — And Pushing For Change. Ernest Valverde's record against Barca's opposition is a good one – the former Athletic Bilbao manager has won four matches, drawn one fixture and lost just one game against Eibar. Your starting 1️⃣1️⃣ for #BarçaEibar! However, the Blaugrana will have to make do without defensive leader Gerard Pique, who is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the last game against Sevilla. Eibar will go into this fixture with some confidence on their side too as they are currently 13th on the table with six points. In midfield, Mundo Deportivo believes that Ivan Rakitic will be afforded a rare start by Setien behind his younger contemporaries Frenkie de Jong and Arthur, who has just returned to full fitness while impressive in the 2-1 pipping of Getafe last weekend. A win on Saturday would allow Barcelona to jump to the top of the La Liga table. Do you think Eibar could cause an upset at the Camp Nou tonight? Eibar vs Barcelona, La Liga: CONFIRMED Lineups, Live Game Thread. in SL Gaming, 56 Now based in Barcelona after six years in São Paulo, I have written on these topics at length through previews and analysis while having also covered match reports for. in Players Abroad, 3 “He comes in perfect condition but there are concepts that we still have to explain and he must learn. gcse.async = true; 👏🔵🔴 #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/WhNWZl7ekr, — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 18, 2019. var cx = 'partner-pub-6441130170451142:2580822212'; “He is in the process of being 100 percent fit. The other day he played 90 minutes and scored, that always reassures the strikers. He has to go slowly to find reach top form. Not only because of his quality but also because his head works very well,” it was stressed. Predicted Barcelona XI: ter Stegen; Semedo, Todibo, Lenglet, Alba; de Jong, Busquets, Arthur; Messi, Suarez, Griezmann, Antoine Griezmann Barcelona Eibar Ernesto Valverde Lionel Messi Samuel Umtiti, About | Contact | Things We Like | Facebook | Twitter | Login | Privacy Policy. At right-back, Sergi Roberto is expected to start in place of Nélson Semedo. ET TV: beIN Sports Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) A hard-fought win over third … Oct 14, 2020 11:40 AM FC Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Piqué, Mascherano, Digne; Busquets, Iniesta, Paulinho; Deulofeu, Messi, Denis Suarez. in Kaizer Chiefs, 138 Much has changed since then however, with Suarez picking up a knee knock in the Spanish Super Cup semi final loss to Atletico Madrid in January and ruled out until April, while previous coach Ernesto Valverde received his marching orders swiftly after. #AntoineGriezmann #Barcelona #Eibar Instead, the two centre-half slots are likely to be occupied by Umtiti’s compatriots Jean-Clair Todibo and Clement Lenglet, who is back in reckoning after serving out his one-match ban. View the starting lineups and subs for the Eibar vs Barcelona match on 19.05.2019, plus access full match preview and predictions. Messi is a guaranteed starter on the right flank for Barcelona against Eibar, but it is likely that he will not play the entire game. Oct 16, 2020 12:13 PM Sergio Busquets is also set to fill in for Frenkie de Jong, who played the full 90 minutes in both the games for the Netherlands. Eibar are the perfect team to take some points home from, placed at 14th spot in the league table. The Blaugrana have dominated this fixture since Eibar won promotion to the Spanish top flight in 2014, winning all six meetings and scoring 20 goals while conceding just five. Oct 16, 2020 11:02 AM By Keegan Kruger. Your privacy is safe with us. World's Highest Paid Player Labelled A Flop. EIBAR SCHEDULE TIME MATCH Barcelona V/s Eibar DATE 19-10-2019 TIME 4:30 PM IST (UTC +... BARCELONA V/s. Between the sticks, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen will seek to keep his first clean sheet in six matches - the 5-0 pummeling of Leganes in the Copa Del Rey - while protected by a front line of Junior Firpo (standing in for the injured Jordi Alba), Samuel Umtiti, Gerard Pique and Nelson Semedo from left to right.