Barcelona will visit the lesser-known Barbastro for their inaugural Copa del Rey match of the season on Saturday.The Catalans aim to regain victory following their last-minute loss to Atletico Madrid in their most recent La Liga match, marking their second consecutive setback and resulting in a drop to third position.
Conversely, Barbastro achieved a significant upset in their prior Copa del Rey match by overcoming La Liga team Espanyol 2-0 to progress to the subsequent round.
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The Sporting News examines the essential elements preceding this game, including viewing options, kickoff times, and the most recent lineup updates.
Live stream and television channel for Barbastro versus Barcelona
This is the method to view the Copa del Rey match in the United States:
Television Channel: — Live Streaming: ESPN+, ESPN App
This game is not accessible for live television transmission in the United States. Streaming alternatives are accessible via the ESPN App and ESPN+.
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At what time does the match between Barbastro and Barcelona commence?
The Copa del Rey match occurs in the Estadio Municipal de Deportes in Barbastro, Spain, commencing on Saturday, January 4 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
This is the corresponding time across the United States:DateCommencement time Eastern TimeSaturday, January 4, 1:00 PM
Central Time, Saturday, January 4, 12:00 PM.
Mountain Standard TimeSaturday, January 4, 11:00 AM.
Pacific Standard TimeSaturday, January 4, 10:00 a.m.
Lineups and team news for Barbastro versus Barcelona
Barcelona will be without teenagers Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Lamine Yamal, all of whom are incapacitated due to various ailments. Furthermore, Dani Olmo and Pau Victor are ineligible due to their current unregistered status.
Following an extended hiatus for Barcelona, Hansi Flick may opt for a formidable starting eleven, maybe including Wojciech Szczesny and Ronald Araujo for their inaugural appearances this season.
Projected XI for Barcelona (4-2-3-1, right to left): Szczesny (GK) — Kounde, Araujo, E Garcia, Martin — De Jong, Torre — Fati, Gavi, F Lopez — Torres.
Injured players: Bernal, Christensen, Ter Stegen, Fati, Lamine Yamal.
Suspended: None Unregistered: Victor, Olmo
Andres Barerra is the guy to watch for the hosts, having recorded nine goal contributions this season for Barbastro as a left-wing back.
Marc Prat is another player who could impact the game and will constitute Barbastro’s attacking trio alongside Javier Albin and Ander El Haddadi.
Barbastro’s anticipated starting lineup (3-4-3, left to right): Fabrega (GK) — I Garcia, Arroyo, Santigosa — Bautista, Javito, Jaime, Barrera — El Haddadi, Prat, Albin.
No injuries reported.
Suspended: None
Prediction for Barbastro versus Barcelona
The two teams faced each other for the first time in last year’s Copa del Rey, with Barcelona securing a close 3-2 victory.
Notwithstanding their recent dip in performance, Barcelona is expected to secure a decisive victory while deploying their reserve players from the outset.
Forecast: Barbastro 0-4 Barcelona Copa del Rey match schedule for this week All times Eastern Time
Friday, January 3rd
Granada vs Getafe (1:00 p.m.)
Pontevedra vs Mallorca (1:00 p.m.)
Racing de Ferrol vs Rayo Vallecano (1:00 p.m.)
Saturday, January 4th
Huesca versus Real Betis at 9:30 a.m.
Tenerife vs Osasuna (10:30 a.m.)
Almería vs Sevilla (11:30 p.m.)
Barbastro vs Barcelona (1:00 p.m.)
Marbella versus Atletico Madrid (3:30 p.m.)
UD Logrones against Athletic Club (3:30 p.m.)
Sunday, January 5th
Elche vs Las Palmas (6:00 a.m.)
Ournese against Real Valladolid (6:00 a.m.)
Cartagena versus Leganes at 9:30 a.m.
Ponferradina versus Real Sociedad (9:30 a.m.)
Racing de Santander versus Celta de Vigo (9:30 a.m.)
Monday, January 6th
Deportiva Minera versus Real Madrid (1:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, January 7th
Eldense against Valencia (3:00 p.m.)
