Barcelona vs Sevilla, La Liga: Match Thread, Live Updates

SECOND HALF KICKOFF! Barcelona 0-0 Sevilla: Back underway at Montjuïc! Let’s keep up the good work and find the winning goals, boys!

HALFTIME, Barcelona 0-0 Sevilla: A goalless yet high-level, competitive first half between two good teams in the Catalan capital. Barça had more of the ball and the best chances, but Sevilla caused big problems of their own and are very much alive in this one. Second half should be fun.

36’ INJURY: Barça lose another player to injury as Raphinha leaves with a right hamstring problem and is replaced by Fermín López.

KICKOFF! Barcelona 0-0 Sevilla: And we’re underway at Montjuïc!

WELCOME TO THE MONTJUÏC OLYMPIC STADIUM!!! The beautiful temporary home of the world’s greatest club is the site of a huge La Liga game between visitors Sevilla and defending champions Barcelona, who come into this one looking to get back to winning ways after the midweek draw against Mallorca. But it won’t be easy against a Sevilla side unbeaten this month and in really good form, and a team with enough talent to cause plenty of trouble. This should be fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!

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BARCELONA

Starting XI: Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; Gündogan, Gavi; Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski, Félix (4-2-4)

Substitutes: Peña (GK), Astralaga (GK), Araujo, Iñigo, Alonso, Roberto, Romeu, Fermín, Ferran

SEVILLA

Starting XI: Nyland; Juanlu, Badé, Ramos, Pedrosa; Jordán, Sow; Lamela, Rakitic, Ocampos; Lukébakio (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes: Dmitrovic (GK), Gattoni, Gudelj, Suso, Rafa Mir, Mariano, Navas, Acuña, Fernando, Soumaré, Januzaj, Salas

Competition/Round: 2023-24 La Liga, Matchday 8

Date/Time: Friday, September 29, 2023, 9pm CET (Barcelona), 8pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 12.30am IST (India, Saturday)

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Referee: Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias

VAR: Valentín Pizarro Gómez

On TV: ESPN Deportes (USA), SuperSport (Nigeria), Sports18 (India), Viaplay Sports 1 (UK), Movistar LaLiga (Spain), TSN 2 (Canada), others

Online: ESPN+ (USA), LaLigaTV (UK), Movistar+ (Spain), others

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Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.

Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!