Frank Christian
Barcelona looks to continue their winning streak as they take on Real Valladolid, the newly promoted team, in what promises to be an exciting matchup on Saturday.
Currently leading La Liga under the management of Hansi Flick, Barcelona is in top form with a flawless record. On the other hand, Real Valladolid has made a decent start to their La Liga campaign, securing four points from their initial three matches.
This clash poses a tough challenge for Real Valladolid against a dominant Barcelona side aiming to uphold their supremacy in the league.
Get ready for this game by checking out key information on how to watch the match, the kick-off time, and the latest news on the lineups.
Watch Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid live stream and TV channel in the UK
To tune in to this La Liga showdown in the UK, use the following:
TV channel: LaLigaTV
Live stream: Premier Sports Player
UK viewers can enjoy live coverage of the match through the official LaLigaTV channel and stream it on Premier Sports Player.
If geo-restrictions prevent you from watching the match, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access your preferred streaming services securely from anywhere in the world.
When is the kick-off for Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid in the UK?
Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid will kick off at the Olímpic Lluís Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday, August 31 at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s the UK kick-off time conversion:
| Date | Sat, Aug. 31 |
| Kick-off time | 4:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid lineups and team news
Barcelona will approach the Real Valladolid match with several key players missing due to injuries. Injuries to players like Bernal, plus the continued absence of Christensen, Garcia, Fati, Araujo, de Jong, and Gavi, have limited the team’s choices.
Expect Olmo to make his full debut, while Lopez and Balde are potential starters. The match will be a testing ground for Barcelona as they grapple with their injury woes.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ter Stegen(GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Balde — Fermin, Pedri — Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha — Lewandowski.
Injured: Marc Bernal, Eric Garcia
Suspended: —
Meanwhile, Real Valladolid will face Barcelona with a near-full squad, with only Anuar Tuhami sidelined. The addition of Juanmi Latasa from Real Madrid adds depth to the team, giving the manager options for the starting lineup.
Ivan Sanchez and others like Moro, Ndiaye, and Sylla are expected to lead Valladolid’s attack in an attempt to trouble Barcelona’s defense.
Real Valladolid predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Hein(GK) — Perez, J Sanchez, Boyomo, Rosa— K Perez, Juric, Amallah — Ndiaye, Sylla, Moro.
Injured: Anuar Tuhami
Suspended: None
Prediction for Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid
Despite Real Valladolid’s recent success against Barcelona, the Catalan giants’ form and home advantage position them as favorites in this contest.
While the match may be closely fought, Barcelona’s quality and determination are likely to shine through. A win would consolidate their lead in La Liga and send a strong message to their competitors.
- Prediction: Barcelona 2-0 Real Valladolid
La Liga fixtures for this week
Monday, August 26
- Villarreal vs. Celta Vigo (8:30 p.m. BST)
Tuesday, August 27
- Real Mallorca vs. Sevilla (6:00 p.m. BST)
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona (8:30 p.m. BST)
Wednesday, August 28
- Athletic Bilbao vs. Valencia (6:00 p.m. BST)
- Real Valladolid vs. Leganés (6:00 p.m. BST)
- Real Betis vs. Getafe (Postponed)
- Atlético Madrid vs. Espanyol (8:30 p.m. BST)
- Real Soecidad vs. Alaves (8:30 p.m. BST)
Thursday, August 29
- Girona vs. Osasuna (6:00 p.m. BST)
- Las Palmas vs. Real Madrid (8:30 p.m. BST)
Saturday, August 31
- Barcelona vs. Real Valladoid (4:00 p.m. BST)
- Athletic Bilbao vs. Atletico Madrid (6:00 p.m. BST)
- Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano (6:15 p.m. BST)
- Leganes vs. Real Mallorca (8:30 p.m. BST)
- Valencia vs. Villareal (8:30 p.m. BST)
