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Welcome to the Estadio de Balaídos, where the air is charged with anticipation for a colossal La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and FC Barcelona. This historic venue, recently renovated, sets the stage for a riveting encounter. Barcelona, seeking redemption after a challenging match against Granada, faces a formidable Celta side fighting against relegation. The stakes are high, and this matchup promises to be a spectacle of skill, strategy, and football brilliance.
The Kickoff
The referee’s whistle echoes through Balaídos, marking the beginning of what promises to be an enthralling battle. As the teams take the field, the atmosphere is electric, with fans eagerly awaiting the unfolding drama.
Lineups
FC Barcelona (4-3-3)
Starting XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsí, Cancelo; Pedri, Christensen, De Jong; Yamal, Lewandowski, Roque
Substitutes: Peña (GK), Kochen (GK), Iñigo, Fort, Romeu, Casadó, Gündogan, Fermín, Raphinha, Guiu
Celta Vigo (4-4-2)
Starting XI: Guaita; Mingueza, Starfelt, Domínguez, Ristic; Allende, Tapia, Beltrán, De La Torre; Aspas, Larsen
Substitutes: Villar (GK), Carrillo (GK), Núñez, Vázquez, Sánchez, Cervi, Jailson, Swedberg, Sotelo, Pérez, Douvikas, Rodríguez
Match Info
Competition/Round: 2023-24 La Liga, Matchday 25
Date/Time: Saturday, February 17, 2024, 6.30pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 5.30pm GMT (UK), 12.30pm ET, 9.30am PT (USA), 11pm IST (India)
Venue: Estadio de Balaídos, Vigo, Spain
Referee: Juan Luis Pulido Santana
VAR: Valentín Pizarro Gómez
How to Watch
TV
ESPN Deportes (USA)
Viaplay Sports 2 (UK)
SuperSport (Nigeria)
Sports18 (India)
Not Available (Spain, Canada), others
Online
ESPN+ (USA)
LaLigaTV (UK)
DAZN (Spain), others
Matchday Thread Rules
In the midst of the excitement, let’s uphold the spirit of fair play and camaraderie. A few reminders:
Swearing: Keep it classy, even if the referee’s decisions leave us scratching our heads.
Streaming: No illegal streaming links, please. Let’s enjoy the game through official channels.
Respect: This is a Barcelona community, so let’s respect and support each other.
Conclusion
As the teams vie for victory, join us in celebrating the beautiful game. Whether we emerge triumphant or face challenges, let’s revel in the joy of supporting our beloved Barcelona. Forever and ever, VISCA EL BARÇA!
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