Las Palmas vs Barcelona - La Liga: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction
- Barcelona start 2024 away at Las Palmas on Thursday night
- The reigning champions have fallen behind in the title race
- Las Palmas enjoying an excellent campaign after earning promotion last season
After enduring a stuttering end to 2023, Barcelona are at serious risk of relinquishing their La Liga crown.
Barca desperately need to enjoy a resurgence in 2024, and they start the new year away at mid-table Las Palmas.
Nothing came easy to Xavi's side during the first half of 2023/24, and they barely got over the line against bottom-of-the-table Almeria to round off the year. Despite that triumph, the La Liga holders trail this season's pace-setters Real Madrid and Girona.
Thursday's bout is one Xavi won't be looking forward to. Las Palmas are stubborn opponents, with their success built off the second-best defensive record in the division. They've conceded just 15 goals this term - but have scored only 15 themselves.
Here's 90min's preview of Barcelona's 2024 opener.
What time does Las Palmas vs Barcelona kick-off?
- Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Stadium: Estadio de Gran Canaria
- Date: Thursday 4 January
- Kick-off Time: 20:30 GMT / 15:30 ET / 12:30 PT
- Referee: Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes
- VAR: Mario Melero Lopez
Las Palmas vs Barcelona H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Las Palmas: 0 wins
- Barcelona: 4 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Las Palmas 1-1 Barcelona (1 March 2018 - La Liga)
Current form (all competitions)
- Las Palmas: WWWDL
- Barcelona: LLDWL
How to watch Las Palmas vs Barcelona on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | La Liga TV, Viaplay Sports 1 |
United States | ESPN+ |
Canada | TSN+ |
Las Palmas confirmed lineup vs Barcelona
Las Palmas confirmed lineup vs Barcelona (4-5-1): Valles; Suarez, Coco, Marmol, Cardona; Rodriguez, Munoz, Perrone, Moleiro, Munir; Sandro.
Barcelona confirmed lineup vs Las Palmas
Barcelona confirmed lineup vs Las Palmas (4-3-3): Pena; Cancelo, Araujo, Kounde, Balde; De Jong, Gundogan, Roberto; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Ferran.
Las Palmas vs Barcelona score prediction
Las Palmas are not a side that set out to merely contain. They like to control the contest with the ball - only Barcelona and Real Madrid average a large share of possession this season.
Their excellent defensive record is a testament to goalkeeper Alvaro Valles, and they've already overcome Atletico Madrid on home soil this term. The island outfit have conceded more than a single goal just once all season and Thursday's game will likely be decided by the finest of margins.
Las Palmas may not boast the firepower to consistently hurt Barca, but they can certainly keep them at arm's length. However, the winter break may have done Xavi's side some good, and their freshness should aid them in overcoming Thursday's hosts.
Prediction: Las Palmas 0-1 Barcelona
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