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Barcelona vs Sevilla LIVE: Latest updates from the Nou Camp as Catalans capitalise on Real Madrid's defeat

Follow all the live action from the Camp Nou

Kishan Vaghela
Friday 19 October 2018 14:32 EDT
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Barcelona host Sevilla on Saturday night
Barcelona host Sevilla on Saturday night (AFP/Getty Images)

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Barcelona will be looking for their first league win since mid-September when they entertain Sevilla in Catalonia.

Ernesto Valverde’s side have drawn three and lost one of their last four La Liga fixtures, but the Catalans will hope to come back from the international break refreshed to claim their first league win since their 2-1 triumph at Real Sociedad.

Sevilla, meanwhile, are on a four-game winning run in the league, following victories against Levante, Real Madrid, Eibar and Celta Vigo.

What time does it start?

Barcelona vs Sevilla kicks off at 7:45pm on Saturday.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Eleven Sports 1 from 7:35pm and on their La Liga TV channel from 7:45pm. Fans can also watch the match on Eleven Sports through iOS mobile and tablet apps as well as on Android mobiles. Highlights will be shown on the La Liga TV channel at 10:30pm.

It’s a big game for…

Luis Suarez. While Barcelona loanee Paco Alcacer cannot stop scoring for Borussia Dortmund and Spain, the Uruguayan has appeared rather sluggish lately, demonstrated by his lethargic work on the ball in the 1-1 draw against Valencia at the Mestalla. The 31-year-old began last season in a similar fashion, however the Catalan giants will be hoping that he recovers in a similar vein to how he did last campaign to fire them to further success.

Luis Suarez hasn't been his self so far this season
Luis Suarez hasn't been his self so far this season (Getty Images)

Player to watch…

Wissam Ben Yedder. The French striker has already netted five times this term, complimenting the goals from Andre Silva admirably. The 28-year-old scored the winner against Celta Vigo during the last weekend of fixtures, and given Barcelona’s problems at the back this season Ben Yedder could be an excellent option for Pablo Machin.

Past three meetings…

Sevilla 1 (Sarabia) Barcelona 2 (Pique, Dembele), Super Cup, August 2018

Sevilla 0 Barcelona 5 (Suarez x2, Messi, Iniesta, Coutinho pen), Copa del Rey, April 2018

Sevilla 2 (F. Vazquez, Muriel) Barcelona 2 (Suarez, Messi), La Liga, March 2018

Form guide…

Barcelona: WDLDWD

Sevilla: WWWWLW

Odds…

Barcelona to win: 1/3

Sevilla to win: 23/4

Draw: 19/4

50 min: Barcelona 2-0 Sevilla

The uneasy feel at the Camp Nou has continued and Sevilla are sensing their moment is now. They have began the second half much better than their hosts and have looked dangerous on a couple of occasions already.

Kishan Vaghela20 October 2018 20:59

54 min: Barcelona 2-0 Sevilla

He hasn't had his shooting boots on in recent weeks, but you wouldn't know it from a strike like that from Suarez. He picks the ball up 30 yards out and his shot clips the outside of the post with Sevilla momentarily down to 10. 

Kishan Vaghela20 October 2018 21:04

57 min: Barcelona 2-0 Sevilla

Is that a let off for Barcelona? Jesus Navas' cross is blocked by Jordi Alba, and although the Barcelona left-back's has his back turned his arm seems to be in an unnatural position.

Luis Suarez then nearly rubs the salt into the wound, but snatches at his chance and send it far wide of the post.

Kishan Vaghela20 October 2018 21:07

61 min: Barcelona 2-0 Sevilla

That is nothing short of world class from ter Stegen. The German keeper leaps to palm away Andre Silva's looping header, before rushing out to block Vazquez's rebound effort.

Kishan Vaghela20 October 2018 21:10

GOAL! Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla (Suarez pen, 63')

All those chances will be in the back of the Uruguayan's mind now. He runs through on goal and is brought down by Vaclik.

The former Liverpool man makes no mistake in taking the resulting penalty and Barcelona are surely on their way to a first win in five.

Kishan Vaghela20 October 2018 21:11

66 min: Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla

It has been arguably Arthur's best performance in a Barcelona shirt so far, but he is now brought off by Ernesto Valverde, with Sergio Roberto his replacement.

There's another chance for Sevilla shortly after, but Wissam Ben Yedder can only drag his shot wide of ter Stegen's far post.

Kishan Vaghela20 October 2018 21:16

68 min: Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla

And now a change for Sevilla, as Franco Vazquez is replaced by Roque Mesa.

Kishan Vaghela20 October 2018 21:18

Watch how Suarez put Barcelona 3-0 up

Kishan Vaghela20 October 2018 21:19

73 min: Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla

Excellent from Barcelona, with Ousmane Dembele and Suarez linking well, resulting in a shot from the latter which Vaclik does well to get down to.

Kishan Vaghela20 October 2018 21:23

GOAL! Barcelona 3-1 Sevilla (Sarabia 79')

Nothing ter Stegen could do about this though. Pablo Sarabia's left-foot strike looks hopeful at best but a deflection of Clement Lenglet's head is enough to defeat the German.

Kishan Vaghela20 October 2018 21:31

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