Barcelona are back in La Liga action on Saturday as they host Mallorca at the Spotify Camp Nou, aiming to stay out in front in the title race.
Hansi Flick’s side begins the weekend a point ahead of Real Madrid at the top, while Jagoba Arrasate’s visitors make the trip in high spirits after thumping Sevilla 4-1.
Barcelona team news
Barcelona will still be without midfield duo Gavi and Pedri for this contest, with Gavi continuing his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury and Pedri sidelined again following a recent hamstring setback picked up in the Champions League win over Slavia Prague.
Defender Andreas Christensen also remains out with knee ligament damage and is not expected to return until around April, further limiting Flick’s choices at centre-back.
There is additional concern over Raphinha, who is a serious doubt after suffering an adductor problem in the 3-1 victory away to Elche on 31 January – an issue that forced him off at the break and saw him miss the subsequent Copa del Rey success at Albacete.
Flick has called for patience regarding the winger’s comeback, stressing that they “need to stay calm and take it one step at a time” when questioned about Raphinha’s fitness before the Mallorca clash.
Barcelona predicted lineup
Possible Barcelona starting XI: Joan Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Balde; Dani Olmo, De Jong, Fermin Lopez; Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 3:15pm BST on Saturday, 7th February.
How to watch Barcelona vs Mallorca?
For viewers in the UK, the game will be broadcast live on LaLigaTV, available via Premier Sports.
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