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Barcelona<\/a> will look to continue their winning streak and goalscoring form before the international break starts as they travel away from home to face Sevilla<\/a> on Saturday in their next La Liga<\/a> match.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sevilla vs Barcelona\u00a0\u2013 Match preview and team news<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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  1. Date: Saturday, 19th September.<\/li>\n
  2. Kick-off: 8pm BST.<\/li>\n
  3. Venue: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Sevilla team news<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    Sevilla will have to navigate this challenge without winger Rub\u00e9n Vargas, who remains sidelined with a significant knee injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Joining him on the injury list is defender Arouna Sangante, who is ruled out due to an ankle issue, while forward Lucas Stassin remains a minor doubt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Despite these absences, Sevilla boast a settled core. Shot-stopper Odysseas Vlachodimos will guard the net, shielded by Kike Salas in central defence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Plaza is expected to maintain tactical continuity in their 4-2-3-1 shape, relying heavily on the work rate of Isaac Romero to disrupt Barcelona\u2019s rhythm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Barcelona team news<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    The Catalan giants face a critical forced adjustment between the posts. Starting goalkeeper Joan Garc\u00eda is unavailable after picking up a knee injury mid-week, clearing the way for veteran shot-stopper Wojciech Szcz\u0119sny to make a vital start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Barcelona\u2019s medical room also continues to house long-term absentees Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji, who are both recovering from severe knee injuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    On a positive note, Flick is poised to reintroduce key personnel into the starting lineup. Crucial defensive anchor Pau Cubars\u00ed, alongside midfielders Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez and Xavi Espart, are all expected to return to the XI after resting mid-week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    They will support an electric frontline led by Raphinha<\/a>, who enters the match full of confidence following a brilliant midweek hat-trick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Form<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

    Sevilla<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    Sevilla has enjoyed a remarkably steady, calculated resurgence under manager Luis Garc\u00eda Plaza, climbing to fifth place with 13 points. The Andalusian side has found success by playing narrow, highly disciplined football and grinding out tight victories. They enter this marquee clash on the back of consecutive clean sheets, securing a gritty 1\u20130 away win over Deportivo La Coru\u00f1a midweek and an identical 1\u20130 home triumph against Valencia just days prior.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Barcelona<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    Barcelona is enjoying a flawless, record-breaking start to the domestic season under Hansi Flick. The league leaders sit comfortably atop the La Liga table with a perfect 18 points from six matches, showcasing a frighteningly clinical attack. Their breathtaking momentum was further highlighted by a spectacular 7\u20132 midweek demolition of Racing Santander, powered by a Raphinha hat-trick. This followed a high-scoring 4\u20132 away victory over Levante and a dominant 5\u20131 European triumph against Feyenoord.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Predicted lineups<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    Sevilla:<\/strong> Vlachodimos; I Sanchez, Castrin, Salas, Suazo; Agoume, Fofana; Sierra, Guridi, Correia; I Romero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Barcelona:<\/strong> Szczesny; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart; F Lopez, Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Raphinha, Gordon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    How to watch\u00a0Sevilla vs Barcelona?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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    In the United Kingdom, you can watch the match exclusively live on Disney+.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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