Barcelona will look to stay on top of La Liga as they travel to face 14th placed Eibar on Saturday. Barca overtook Real Madrid last weekend, and will face their rivals a week from Sunday, but first they must deal with Gaizka Garitano’s side.
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Luis Enrique’s team are out to keep the top spot in La Liga.
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Eibar have been outstanding in their first season in the top flight, though things haven’t been going as well of late with seven straight losses in league play. While relegation is now a concern, points against Barca are never expected so the Armeros really have nothing to lose.
Luis Enrique’s biggest challenge will be keeping his side focused against a side they should beat, along with not looking ahead to a midweek Champions League matchup against Manchester City.
Barca are without midfielder Sergio Busquets as he continues to recover from a lower leg injury, while Jordi Alba is suspended for yellow card accumulation. Eibar's Dani Garcia is serving a red card suspension, while Didac Vila is doubtful with a muscle strain.
The Blaugrana won the first meeting between the two sides back in October 3-0.
EIbar injuries and suspensions
Out: Dani Garcia (suspended). In Doubt: Didac Vila (muscle strain).
Barcelona injuries and suspensions
Out: Sergio Busquets (ankle), Jordi Alba (suspended), Thomas Vermaelen (hamstring).
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. local
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Ipurúa, Eibar, Spain
TV: beIN Sports (U.S. - English and Canada), beIN Sports en Español (U.S. - Spanish), Sky Sports 5 (U.K.), Canal+ Liga/HD (Spain)
Online: beIN Sports CONNECT (U.S. & Canada), Sky Go (U.K.), Canal+ Yomvi (Spain)
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