Barcelona ends what has been a tumultuous year on Tuesday night when they visit Sevilla in La Liga in what is the final match for both sides of 2021.
This game will see Sevilla, in third place, host the Catalan club in fifth place. Despite both teams struggling in their respective league campaigns - Sevilla has not won at home since November, while Barcelona has only won one game on the road this season in La Liga - it is still expected to be an entertaining affair with many watching closely to see how these two play for pride rather than prizes.
Here's everything you need to know about this clash between two giants of Spain's top flight.
FIRST HALF
Match: Sevilla vs Barcelona
Date: Tuesday, December 5th, 2021
Kick-Off Time: 17:00 GMT / 12:00 ET (Wednesday, December 6th)
Venue: Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium - Seville.estadiograndecapital.com
Sevilla: Team News
The Andalusian club has some holes to fill before Tuesday as they look to end their year on a high.
Clement Lenglet and Benoit Tremoulinas are out, while Sergio Escudero is doubtful. Sevilla was in action on Saturday during their 4-1 defeat by Espanyol.
SECOND HALF
The Sevilla first team is likely to play at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, while Barcelona will return home to the Nou Camp following their 4-1 defeat by Espanyol on Saturday.
FC Barcelona's next fixture is their trip to South America in the Copa Libertadores Semifinal, which they hosted this week.
TEAM NEWS
Fernando Torres will be a doubt for the visit of Sevilla after suffering a hamstring strain in his side's last game, although he is not one of the first team players who are ruled out.
Adriano has not played for over a month now but has recovered from the injury that has kept him out since October 5th.
Dayot Upamecano is suspended after picking up four yellow cards this season, keeping him off the pitch for this game.
TV channel, live stream & how to watch
STADIUM VENUE LIVE
TV channel: BeIN Sports USA, BeIN Sports France, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League.
Live stream: Watch live on fubo.tv.
KEY PLAYERS IN THE MATCH
ALVAREZ - Barcelona's record signing from Villarreal has started the season red-hot with four goals in 11 appearances for the Blaugrana - including two against Espanyol.
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