Barcelona and Villarreal face off in an important LaLiga match at the Camp Nou on Saturday afternoon.
Barcelona looks to solidify its lead at the top of the table, while Villarreal, currently third, comes into the match with momentum from two consecutive wins.
Barcelona team news
Barcelona has received bad news as Frenkie de Jong is expected to be out for about six weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during training. This leaves head coach Hansi Flick with fewer midfield options.
Defender Andreas Christensen remains unavailable due to a hamstring issue.
Gerard Martin is also out, serving a one-match suspension for accumulating too many yellow cards.
On a positive note, Gavi has returned to training after a knee injury that kept him sidelined since August, but he is not expected to play competitively until March.
Hansi Flick, who will coach his 100th match for Barcelona, stressed the importance of staying focused before the international break. He indicated that the upcoming two weeks are vital, especially against strong teams like Villarreal. Winning the next seven matches would put the team in a great position.
Barcelona predicted lineup
Possible Barcelona starting XI: J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, E Garcia, Cancelo; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Lewandowski
When will the match kick off?
The match will begin at 3:15pm BST on Saturday, 28th February.
How to watch Barcelona vs Villarreal?
Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch the game live on Premier Sports.
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