Barcelona will be chasing their sixth straight La Liga win on Sunday as they take on Villarreal. Nevertheless, having lost 2-1 to Monaco in the first match of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League the Catalans continue winning in La Liga, having five victories in five official matches.
Villarreal also comes into the match in a good run of form which saw them defeat Mallorca in the last league encounter 2-1 therefore maintaining their unbeaten run in the season.
Barcelona vs Villarreal live stream, TV channel (US)
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This match cannot be watched on live television in the U.S., but it can be streamed on ESPN+ and the ESPN App
What time does Barcelona vs Villarreal kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal, Spain, on Sunday, September 22, at 6:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates across the US:
Date | Kickoff time |
| Eastern Time | 12:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | 11:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | 10:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | 9:30 a.m. |
Barcelona vs Villarreal lineups, team news
Barcelona Possible Starting Line Up and Injuries
Barcelona will be without Ferran Torres, who is suspended after receiving a red card, along with several key players dealing with injuries: Ronald Araujo, Frenkie De Jong, Andreas Christensen, and Fermin Lopez. Although Gavi is almost ready to come back from his ACL injury he is not going to be a starter. Hansi Flick would have to decide on whether to keep Eric Garcia in defensive midfield following his dismissal in the Champions League midweek.
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen
Defenders: Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde
Midfielders: Pedri, Casado
Attackers: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha
Forward: Lewandowski
- Doubtful: Gavi
- Out: Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, Andreas folt Christensen, Fermin Lopez
- Suspended: Ferran Torres
Villarreal team news and possible lineup
Villarreal may welcome back Alfonso Pedraza from a long-term injury but may challenge Sergi Cardona for the left-back position. Absent from the game due to injuries are Gerard Moreno (hamstring), Juan Foyth (knee), and Willy Kambwala.
Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Conde
Defenders: Kiko, Albiol, Costa, Cardona
Midfielders: Chespin, Lomas, Aunario, Manzanillo
Forwards: A. Perez, Barry
- Doubtful: Alfonso Pedraza
- Out: Gerard Moreno, Juan Foyth and Willy Kambwala
- Suspended: None
Barcelona vs Villarreal Prediction
The last five meetings between these two opponents were relatively close with Barcelona triumphing in three and Villarreal success in two. Barcelona endured a 2-0 defeat in their Champions League match and many key players will miss the game, but they should still see off Villarreal comfortably.
Prediction: Villarreal 1-2 Barcelona
La Liga fixture schedule this week
- Friday, September 20
Alaves vs Sevilla (3:00 p.m. ET) - Saturday, September 21
Real Valladolid vs Real Sociedad (8:00 a.m. ET)
Osasuna vs Las Palmas (10:15 a.m. ET)
Valencia vs Girona (12:30 p.m. ET)
Real Madrid vs Espanyol (3:00 p.m. ET) - Sunday, September 22
Getafe vs Leganes (8:00 a.m. ET)
Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo (10:15 a.m. ET)
Villarreal vs Barcelona (12:30 p.m. ET)
Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid (3:00 p.m. ET) - Monday, September 23
Real Betis vs Mallorca (3:00 p.m. ET)
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