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Barcelona have a chance to put some pressure on their La Liga title rivals as they host Mallorca on March 8.
The clash has been brought forward by La Liga, with Barcelona facing a midweek UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Napoli, and the Catalans will be aiming to capitalise.
A 0-0 draw at Athletic Club last weekend meant Xavi Hernandez missed the chance to seize on Real Madrid’s draw at Valencia and they remain on the edge of the title race.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Barcelona vs Mallorca kick off time
This La Liga clash takes place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Friday, March 8 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Fri, Mar. 8 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Fri, Mar. 8 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Fri, Mar. 8 | 8:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sat, Mar. 9 | 7:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sat, Mar. 9 | 1:30 a.m. IST |
Barcelona vs Mallorca live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN Deportes | Fubo, ESPN+, |
| Canada | — |
TSN+ |
| UK | Viaplay Sports 1 | Viaplay UK, La Liga TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sports 18 | JioTV |
In the USA, the game is available on ESPN+, with Spanish language options on ESPN Deportes, and streaming on Fubo with the latter currently offering a FREE trial.
In Canada, the game is available on TSN. Australian fans can stream every La Liga match live and on-demand on Optus Sport and in the UK this match is on Viaplay Sports 1 and streaming on La Liga TV.
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Barcelona vs Mallorca lineups, team news
Xavi will be forced into changes ahead of this game with Ronald Araujo serving a one-game suspension as Inigo Martinez prepares to fill in. Midfield duo Pedri and Frenkie de Jong are out, after being forced off injured in in Bilbao, and will not return until after the international break.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Ter Stegen (GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Cancelo — Roberto, Romeu, Gundogan — Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix.
Barcelona subs (9): TBC
Midfielder Omar Mascarell misses out through suspension, with Manu Morlanes tipped as cover, but defender Pablo Maffeo is out with a knee problem.
Mallorca predicted XI (5-3-2 right to left): Rajkovic (GK) — Gonzalez, Valjent, Raillo, Copete, Lato — Sanchez, Morianes, Rodriguez — Prats, Muriqi.
Mallorca subs (9): TBC
Barcelona vs Mallorca prediction
Despite ongoing focus surrounding Xavi’s summer exit, and their chances of a La Liga title defence reducing in 2024, Barcelona have battled on in recent weeks.
Injuries have come at an unfortunate time ahead of the Napoli game, but they are unbeaten in seven games since Xavi confirmed his plan to leave at the end of the season.
Prediction: Barcelona 1-0 Mallorca
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