Welcome to Sportstar’s Live protection of the La Liga match between Barcelona and Sevilla performed at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.
LINEUPS
Barcelona: ter Stegen, Kounde, Christensen, Araujo, Alba, Pedri, de Jong, Busquets, Gavi, Raphinha, Lewandowski
Sevilla: Bounou, Acuna, Rekik, Gudlej, Bade, Montiel, Rakitic, Gueye, Jordan, Torres, En-Nesyri
01:00 – The finest defence in La Liga
Barcelona has saved 14 clear sheets up to now. It has conceded solely seven objectives within the season, the most effective in La Liga.
00:55 – Last assembly in La Liga
The final time Barcelona performed Sevilla, it received 3-0 on the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Lewandowski, Raphinha and Eric Garcia scored for the Catalans.
00:50 – Head to Head Record
Barcelona – 26 | Sevilla – 4 | Draw – 7
PREVIEW
Barcelona welcomes Sevilla to Camp Nou on Sunday excessive on confidence and main La Liga with the milestone of fifty factors on the midway stage of the season.
Only two sides have reached 100 factors within the Spanish league’s historical past — Real Madrid within the 2011-12 season and Barcelona the next 12 months. It is the fifth time Barcelona has earned that many factors at this level of a marketing campaign and 4 occasions it went on to elevate the title.
Xavi Hernandez’s group has been exceptionally tight on the again, conceding simply seven objectives all season within the prime flight, with new arrivals Jules Kounde and Andreas Christensen key. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has returned to his finest type too, making the Catalans Europe’s meanest defence throughout the highest 5 leagues.
By distinction opponents, Sevilla is having its worst season for a while, though the roots of revival underneath Jorge Sampaoli are lastly rising. The Andalusians, thirteenth, have received three of their previous 4 league video games, after solely two victories of their first 15.
Extending their latest uptick in type shall be tough although, with Xavi happy with his group’s progress since taking up in November 2021. The coach arrived with Barcelona in ninth place final season and he steered it to second, qualifying for the Champions League. Even although it suffered an early elimination from that competitors, Barcelona has been steadily bettering and received its first trophy for the reason that coach arrived in January, lifting the Spanish Super Cup.
Xavi has stated the group’s major goal is to win La Liga and after the primary 19 video games left it as standalone chief, prospects look shiny. “I don’t like drawing conclusions halfway through the season, everything can still be turned on its head,” Xavi stated after a powerful midweek win at Real Betis.
“We have to match this first half. We are on a good path, but there are 19 more games to go — the numbers (so far) are extraordinary.”
Without injured winger Ousmane Dembele, Barca nonetheless earned a 2-1 win on the Benito Villamarin to hit 50 factors. Dembele’s substitute Raphinha netted the opening purpose, after a intelligent quickly-taken free-kick by Frenkie de Jong.
Xavi stated the purpose demonstrated his group was mentally able to succeed this season. “It’s about attitude, competitiveness, desire, faith, our hopes are huge,” added the coach.
“We have confidence and the morale to achieve success.”
The Blaugrana are boosted by Robert Lewandowski’s return from suspension, with the Polish ahead scoring his 14th league purpose of the season towards Betis.
Sevilla’s major outlet for objectives, Youssef En-Nesyri, additionally hit a brace final weekend, ending his drought within the league. The Morocco striker had a high-quality World Cup however had failed to search out the online in 15 La Liga appearances prior. If Sampaoli’s aspect is to take care of its enchancment, it must do the close to unimaginable — rating towards Barcelona at Camp Nou.
No aspect has managed it this season in La Liga from open play, with the Catalans protecting seven clear sheets in eight house video games. Only Espanyol striker Joselu has crushed Ter Stegen there, from the penalty spot within the 1-1 derby attract December.
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Predicted lineups:
Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Alba; Pedri, Busquets, De Jong; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Gavi
Sevilla: Dmitrovic; Bade, Rekik, Gudelj; Montiel, Jordan, Rakitic, Acuna; Suso, Lamela; En-Nesyri
WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH
When and the place will Barcelona vs Sevilla La Liga match kick-off?
The Barcelona vs Sevilla La Liga match will kick-off at 1:30 AM IST, February 6, 2023 at Camp Nou Stadium.
Where are you able to watch the Barcelona vs Sevilla La Liga match?
The Barcelona vs Sevilla La Liga match shall be reside telecasted on the Sports18 channel.
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You can reside stream the Barcelona vs Sevilla La Liga match on the JioCinema web site and app.
Barcelona
Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Iñaki Peña, 36. Arnau Tenas
Defenders: 4. Ronald Araujo, 15. Andreas Christensen, 17. Marcos Alonso, 18. Jordi Alba, 23. Jules Kounde, 24. Eric García, 28. Alejandro Balde
Midfielders: 5. Sergio Busquets, 6. Gavi, 8. Pedri, 19. Franck Kessie, 20. Sergi Roberto, 21. Frenkie De Jong
Forwards: 9. Robert Lewandowski, 10. Ansu Fati, 11. Ferran Torres, 22. Raphinha, 38. Angel Alarcon
Sevilla
Goalkeepers: Marko Dmitrovic, Yassine Bounou, Alberto Flores, Matias Arbol
Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Alex Telles, Karim Rekik, Tanguy Nianzou, Jesus Navas, Marcos Acuna, Loic Bade, Marcao, Pablo Perez Rico, Diego Hormigo
Midfielders: Lucas Ocampos, Nemanja Gudelj, Suso, Joan Jordán, Ivan Rakitic, Erik Lamela, Pape Gueye, Fernando, Óliver Torres, Alejandro Gómez. Carlos Alvarez, Nacho Quintana, Manu Bueno
Forwards: Jesus Corona, Rafa Mir, Youssef En-Nesyri, Bryan Gil
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com