Barcelona finish the La Liga season at home to Deportivo La Coruña on Saturday, looking to ice their proverbial cake after reclaiming the title from Atlético Madrid. However, their attention will undoubtedly be focused more on the upcoming Champions League final, meaning coach Luis Enrique is likely to pretty heavily rotate his starting lineup.
Barcelona vs. Deportivo 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Deportivo will have to hope for complacency from league champions Barcelona as they look to avoid relegation on the final day of the season.
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That would play into the hands of Deportivo, who head into the final day of the season not knowing if they'll be playing in the Spanish top tier next season. They're currently a place and two points outside the drop zone, but clearly have a harder final game than both Eibar and Almería, who are both gunning for survival.
Key player - Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
Lionel Messi is not like ordinary humans. He seems to have the ability to play through everything and anything without breaking down or breaking a sweat. He snorts at the idea of squad rotation. Good luck, Deportivo defenders.
Key matchup - Barça’s cohesion vs. a rotated lineup
Barça’s brilliance is such that if they were to play their strongest lineup, a victory would practically guaranteed. However, with things likely to be shaken up for this match, as well as with their attention already likely being focused on the upcoming game against Juventus, Deportivo will be hoping they take their eye off the ball and make a rare slip-up.
Barcelona injuries and suspensions
Out: None. In doubt: Luis Suárez (hamstring), Sergio Busquets (unspecified)
Deportivo La Coruña injuries and suspensions
Out: Pablo Ínsua, Cezary Wilk (foot), Luisinho (suspended). In doubt: Manuel Pablo (unspecified).
Barcelona will likely make a whole host of changes in anticipation of the upcoming Champions League final, and Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets -- who have recently been suffering from relatively minor injuries -- almost certainly won’t be risked. Deportivo will be without defenders Pablo Ínsua and Luisinho, as well as midfielder Cezary Wilk. Manuel Pablo is doubtful.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 12:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. local
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain
TV: beIN Sports (U.S. and Canada - English), beIN Sports en Español (U.S. - Spanish), Sky Sports 5/HD (U.K.), Movistar TV Fútbol, Canal+ 1 / HD / 30 (Spain)
Online: beIN Sport Connect (U.S. and Canada), Sky Go (U.K.), Canal+ Yomvi (Spain)
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