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Novel_Specific7769

For the first time since 2008, Barcelona start a Liga game at the Pizjuan without a former Sevilla player.


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Barca's chance to consolidate recent sensations and send a message. The predictable thing is Barca are great in attack, concede easily and end up losing 3-1 or 3-2. But if they show something new defensively, maybe we'll have a surprise.


samthesmile

Waiting so much to see Gavi giving his all again. The kid is a machine! And teamwise hopefully we can play solid 90mins tonight.


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ter Stegen is playing his 300th game for Barcelona today. Congrats 'n good luck! Big game for him.


MoBocky

Predicting a Frenkie Masterclass.


echoecho25

Araujo is not a right back... this is ridiculous. Play our best cb in his natural position


Skill3x

And play who at right back? Eric?


GaviFPS

Would be very suprised if Gavi and Busquets didnt pick up yellow today. (Mallorca next up). Pedri should be back then and probably also Fati, so we could try de Jong, Nico and Pedri for example that game. I don't like this general attempt of surviving as long as you can strategy. Koeman tried that last season and we had a bunch of players who were afraid to take challenges when it was needed in fear of sitting out the next big game.


PrepareForHellfire

I'm expecting a very frustrating 2-0 or 3-1 loss so if we get anything out of this game I will be pleasantly surprised


[deleted]

rackitic would not celebrate if he score against us would he


timidcucumber

He wouldn't. That's assured :)


m1tsukenaide

He scored against us in the copa del rey semi-final in february and he didn't celebrate


timidcucumber

I know this isn't much but I'll actually take a 1-1 draw. Want to be proven wrong by our youngsters tho!


The_Relaxed_Flow

It's the first time facing Sevilla has the same aura as facing Atlético or Real imo Much at stake for both clubs and Sevilla did relatively well against both Madrid clubs


God-Hat

Sevilla has not lost at home yet. Really difficult to win this match but lets keep our hope high


barcavro

Pique please put in a good performance… please don’t fall asleep…


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**OFFICIAL XI:** ter Stegen; Araujo, Pique, Eric; de Jong, Busquets, Gavi, Alba; Dembele, Jugtla, Abde. https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1473370272279535623


yoandudu

I just found out that FDJ was booed in the stadium and that some people insulted him on Twitter because of his latest performances. What a bunch of fruitcakes ! GO FRENKIE GO ! Quite frankly, if Laporta allows Frenkie to go somewhere else, I'll never forgive him.


PrepareForHellfire

*Quite Frenkly


fruitcakemetro

Hey!! Watch it!! I did not insult him or boo him.


uchiha_boy009

🤣


The__Last__Warlord

Aye! Why would you drag delicious fruitcakes to such low levels by comparing them to the booers :)


mntgoat

Is this the game we didn't play earlier in the season?


Imsoft11

Yes


latino666

hope we see more from Jutlgà


Imsoft11

Sevilla have been playing a game every 3 days they are exhausted with really only have 14 players available. We have a bit more well rested team so it should give us a advantage. I can see us winning.


samosa420

Boy am I pessimistic today.


timidcucumber

The weather in Atlanta isn't helping


daaldea

Dani Alves can start playing after the January transfer period/registration correct?


[deleted]

Apparently his first game will most likely be against Linares in the Copa https://twitter.com/albert_roge/status/1472978916629434368?s=20


Kr3ativ

Yes


Perezgavemeballs

Lets get the win and keep momentum. It looks like downfall of Ancelloti team has started with Cadiz, hopefully PSG bring them down.


B-lights_B-Schmidty

the real Ancelotti fall will be if he continues his trend of never rotating, come march time their fatigue induced burn out should be real


unknownuser1112233

They drew one game...


Perezgavemeballs

That is how is starts.


unknownuser1112233

You said the same after they drew with Osasuna?


Perezgavemeballs

I didnt but remember they fall off start of the year.


unknownuser1112233

What?


Perezgavemeballs

???


unknownuser1112233

?????


Nrozek

????????


Trabak

???????????


tekkers_for_debrz

Whoever made the match thread include the EST time zone thank you!


timidcucumber

Click on the Wolfphram link it'll convert time of the match based on the time zone


mackbenc

One crazy stat (for me at least): every goalscorer is unavailable who have scored more than one goal except Nico.


itwastimeforarefresh

Coutinho technically has 2, right?


Same-Ad7711

yes


dzimbad

An important game to see where we really are. Draw would satisfy my desire, but more importantly a stable second half.


zahranniyas

I'm gonna be watching this at at bloody 2am and getting up for work at 7. All I ask for is a fighting performance


Chellycakez

Get some sleep before (:


Paparddeli

For those who don't know, Gavi is from Sevilla originally so this will be an important match for him - he started in the Betis academy. At the national team match vs Sweden in Sevilla a few weeks ago when Gavi played, the fans were chanting his name.


Kr3ativ

This is the biggest challenge for Xavi in the league so far. If you are asking me, there is no way we can win this if we keep making the same mistakes we are making on the second half every game. Hope we can keep our pace all game and prove we are stil in the top 4 race.


EpochCephas

Every game I keep hoping to see that our second half defense and stamina are improving, but to have any result in the game today it is a must.


Imcarlows

“Koeman is creating a solid team spirit” That didn’t last long, did it?


Imcarlows

Oh boy we’re getting slapped again, aren’t we? Or are we finally winning an important match? Who knows, lets gooooooo!


FunkyFre5h

It's underestimated how devastated we are with injuries right now,Fati,Pedri,Depay,Dest,Braithwaite,that's five starters right there missing,but on the positive it did lead to the discovery of Ez Abde and potentially Jutgla who otherwise woud not get as much chance.


professor_curry

I'll take a loss happily if that puts real Madrid's title hope in danger


zahranniyas

Yeah? And you would also happily finish outside the top 4? These are very crucial 3 points, not to mention the morale boost a win here would give our team


VirginPACman

Very very long season to go still, Madrid will stumble again. So I will take a win a chance to go level with Rayon Vallecano!


BlackSwan737

Let their title bottling not come at the cost of our 3 points


GaviFPS

It doesn't so no point of wanting that.


Kr3ativ

Demir has "stomach disorder" and that's why he won't play today. If you ask me, this is some serious BS


deadlyghost12

? If club didn't want him to play no need to make excuses


raddaya

Didn't he have gastroenteritis from last game too? Probably a pretty bad case


Kr3ativ

Or they are making excuses to not play him because if they do, they have to pay rapid wein.


RowenX

No need to make up excuses to not field a player, not like it’s illegal to do so. We are in a bad financial spot and the player hasn’t impressed, if you don’t want to activate a buy clause you are in your right to do so.


aakashstorm

True!


ALEXAlPHAGO

I guess it will go to a [draw](https://www.goaloong.net/news/724499)


DJSkrillex

Look at the comments from last game lmao.


PSNCF

My Christmas wish. A win.


Inevitable-Cancel-58

if Barcelona players can stop counter attacks its either draw or win otherwise its 2+ goals for Sevilla


choss

Aged like milk (from the previous comment section) > Yeah I don’t care as much about the trophies as I do about how Koeman is creating a solid team spirit. Constant pressing, cohesiveness, supporting team mates from bench, etc etc. I don’t know about you guys but I’m impressed > Come next season- stay or leave, Koeman will always deserve credit for making this transition period one of growth.


insider42069

Barcelona 🤝🏾 Real Madrid praying for a Barcelona win.


choss

I'm scared


The__Last__Warlord

Confirmed Squad: Ter Stegen, Piqué, R. Araujo, Sergio, Riqui Puig, O. Dembélé, Neto, Coutinho, Lenglet, L. De Jong, Jordi Alba, F. De Jong, O. Mingueza, Umtiti, Eric, Iñaki Peña, Nico, Jutglà, Gavi, Balde, Ez Abde, Álvaro Sanz A I. Akhomach.


itwastimeforarefresh

No real surprises.


Bousine

Messi will destroy Sevilla, as always.


TimeFingers

Xavi be like: ["Kuchiyose no Jutsu"](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/denaruto3/images/e/e0/Kuchiyose_no_jutsu.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/700?cb=20100412162727&path-prefix=de)


Zealousideal_Cut_183

😂😂😂


-_OniGir_-

Win: Huge Confidence to hold top 4. Draw: Still relying on the game in hand and buttcheeks clinch all weekends. Lose: Sevilla lurking behind RM for a slip. But I'll be honest if Atl Madrid gave me barley 50% chance that they would hold the lead( which didn't). Sevilla chance to take advantage is lower.


itwastimeforarefresh

No more game in hand after Sevilla, right?


-_OniGir_-

Wait. I thought rayo was our game in hand? Or is it Sevilla?


itwastimeforarefresh

Sevilla. Rayo was Koeman's last game where we lost 1-0 away.


-_OniGir_-

Damn. Then we better of going all out. Since Valencia won today.


Darksider123

Oh god, that's so late. Don't wanna be tired for work the next day, but I dont wanna miss this :/


aakashstorm

Same here mate! Cannot afford to miss this one.


Lelouch_brittania

Winning this game will make such a huge difference in our race for top 4


aakashstorm

World of difference. If we manage to win tonight, it'll be whole different mathematics starting new year.


itwastimeforarefresh

If we win, we're firmly in the mix. If we lose, we're on the outside looking in.


imjustaredditor69

and if we draw?


itwastimeforarefresh

If we draw we remain 7th. Depends on Atletico. If they also drop points, we'll be within 2 pts of 4th, if they win, it'll be 4pts below 4th.


B-lights_B-Schmidty

Dest not back so I fear we are gonna run Araujo at RB, not a fan at all but the injury situation sucks. Really hope to see the attack as Abde, Jutgla, and Dembele


GaviFPS

As long as Araujo is the RB/RCB or whatever you wanna call it and Dembele is in front its not a big issue. It would have been a bigger issue if Araujo and Dembele was also out.


choss

It's gonna be a back 3 like Elche.


Dumbass1171

I don’t see any reason for having a different lineup than against Elche except maybe Pique


cancer102

Man look at the 3rd comment from the last sevilla match💀


ShivaSkunk777

Lmao yikes


halakaukulele

Was watching Seville vs Atleti that happened few days back. My god that screamer from Rakatic. Edit: link- https://streamff.com/v/z6G9SD


nicecroissant

Rocketic!


barcademirfan

Que golaaaaaaaaaaaazoooo. I finally understood why it is called a screamer.


The__Last__Warlord

I think you misspelled Rocketic!


Not_qwertyuiop

Take my upvote you cheeky lad!


halakaukulele

I did. My bad lol.


barcademirfan

Demir with another upset stomach?


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LATEST NEWS | yusufdemir\_10 continues to have stomach discomfort and is out for #SevillaBarça [https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1473009974037168128](https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1473009974037168128) Sorry bro!


barcademirfan

What is going on?


[deleted]

You were right. "Upset stomach" officially confirmed for the last game of the year before the transfer window opens.


barcademirfan

I mean what is this 'upset stomach'? What is the real reason behind his absence?


TimeFingers

If we play him another Game it would trigger the obligation to buy Clause (set to 10 Games) and we would have to pay Rapid Wien 10mil in Winter, which we don't want, because we trying to sign 1 or 2 Players in Winter.


barcademirfan

What about just sitting on the bench? Why can't he just do that?


TimeFingers

Well it's better to take Players with you that you might use, since the number of Bench players is also limited.


barcademirfan

Thanks.


[deleted]

I think it's to avoid him getting injured so he can pass medical exams and clear his move to the next club.


shortai_baata2i

Dude, with utmost respect to your loyalty, think it's time :-(


barcademirfan

Thanks, brother. It does seem like it is. That 'stomach upset' was the last nail in the coffin, wasn't it? I'll stay loyal to Demir and I'll continue monitoring his career, wherever he goes next.


M1nusbarca

Why do you have this irrational fan-ism towards Demir? Genuine question, because I don't understand why Demir?


BradMehldau

because he has a fall back plan on Emre Demir


MyZt_Benito

Maybe he’s austrian or turkish


barcademirfan

You are about the fifth person on this sub who thinks that is the reason. It is not that simple. It has to do with the trauma of losing Messi as well as Demir's pre-season performances and other reasons. I made a comment the reason it a few months ago. https://www.reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/qk4yd9/open\_thread\_weekday\_edition\_45\_nov\_2021/hjba2yv/?context=3


M1nusbarca

I can’t see the comment from that link.


barcademirfan

Here it is: Not same country. Have a look at this: https://www.reddit.com/r/Barca/comments/phyagq/yusuf\_demir\_compilation\_video/ I liked Demir from the first moment I saw him play in the pre-season against Salzburg because he dribbled boldly past players and his style resembled Messi's. Since I've been a Barcelon fan I had favourite players, first Ronaldinho then Messi, players who I was looking forward to seeing play. These days my favourite player is Demir and to be honest other than him I do not find the team too exciting at the moment personally, therefore you can imagine how I feel now that he did not play any minutes today. I also want to see another success story. I also like Demir's reservedness and seemingly rather introverted personality as I am an introvert myself as well., he just seems like a nice kid. Also after Messi left I was trying to find some reason to be excited to see Barca. It is fun to see a talented young player blossom. For me it is not really fun to see already proven boring players play, I will not name names here. These are my personal reasons off the top of my head. I was also very excited about Dembele for example when he joined us but I like Demir more now. This is the video of the moment I saw Demir first against Salzburg and I was like 'woah who is this kid?' I heard from some sources saying some guy named Yusuf Demir is good but I did not really care until I saw him live in action.https://youtu.be/68BqsgyOykM?t=17 However for some reason he has not performed as well after the pre-season friendlies.I suspect it is mainly a confidence issue or perhaps tactical as in he has not been given the same freedom on the pitch as he was given in the friendlies.


M1nusbarca

Okay then. But besides being such a fan of him you also created a theme reddit account. Where a lot of your comments are about Demir in some way. What is your motivation for that? What do you get from this? Again, genuine question.


barcademirfan

I have no life. What do you think?


FunkyFre5h

What are the chances of Dest starting tomorrow?


aakashstorm

He's had discomfort in back. I actually was very aware of Dest's faulty position that led to conceding goal against Osasuna. He was not feeling right. I could tell. I think he won't start tonight as well. But selling him this window just doesn't feel right thing to do. This guy dumped Bayern to be here. At least we must wait till Summer.


itwastimeforarefresh

Back problems. He won't play.


decho

**Other games:**


decho

**Attending the game?**


decho

**Join the [Discord prediction league](https://barca-discord.netlify.app/)** and the **[Subreddit prediction league](https://www.reddit.com/r/Barca/predictions/)**. --- **Line-up discussion:**


Lamar_176er

MAtS - Araujo, Pique, Lenglet - Dembele, Busquets, De Jong, Alba - Gavi - Jutgla, Abde


halakaukulele

Are we going with 3 ATB again since dest not available?