Barcelona are in an excellent position to win La Liga after defeating Real Madrid in El Clásico, but they’re facing a serious fight for the title during the stretch run. Real Madrid’s 9-1 win over Granada was a sign that Barca don’t have much room for error, and they might face a serious challenge away to Celta Vigo on Sunday.
Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona 2015: Time, TV schedule and live stream
The pressure is on the Blaugrana.
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While they were a tad bit more impressive under current Barca boss Luis Enrique, Celta Vigo haven’t dropped off too dramatically in his absence. They’re 11th in La Liga and have put in some brilliant home performances this season, recently defeating Atlético Madrid at Estadio de Balaídos. But they’ve improved on the road, and pulled off one of the biggest upset wins anywhere in Europe earlier this season -- winning away at the Camp Nou. The attacking trio of Joaquin Larrivey, Charles and Barcelona B alum Nolito were very dangerous on the counter in that match, and should be again.
However, that was a Barca side in very poor form. This Barca team is flying, with the attacking trident of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez finally fit and working well together. It’ll be tougher for Celta to record a shutout this time around.
Celta Vigo injuries and suspensions
Out: Carles Planas (knee). In doubt: Borja Oubina (knee), Lévy Madinda (calf)
Barcelona injuries and suspensions
Out: Thomas Vermaelen (hamstring), Jordi Alba (hamstring). In doubt: Lionel Messi (foot)
Despite missing both of Argentina’s recent matches with a sore foot, Messi is expected to start.
Match date/time: Sunday, 3 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. local
Venue: Estadio de Balaídos, Vigo, Spain
TV: beIN Sports (U.S. and Canada), beIN Sport en Español (U.S. - Spanish), Sky Sports 5 (U.K.), Canal+ (Spain)
Online: beIN Sports Connect (U.S. and Canada), Sky Go (U.K.), Canal+ Yomvi (Spain)
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