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Barcelona play host to Granada in La Liga action on February 11 with Xavi Hernandez’s side still on the fringes of the title race this season.
Xavi’s shock decision to announce his intention to leave the club this summer continues to be a major talking point in Catalonia ahead of a busy run of matches and a Champions League return.
Real Madrid and Girona are battling it out for the title as it stands, but Barcelona could make a late surge, if their rivals drop points in the coming weeks.
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 Granada kick off time
This La Liga clash takes place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, February 11 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun Feb. 11 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Sun Feb. 11 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Sun Feb. 11 | 8:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Mon, Feb. 12 | 7:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Mon, Feb. 12 | 1:30 p.m. IST |
Barcelona vs Granada 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 | La Liga TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | JioTV |
In the USA, the game is available on ESPN+, with Spanish language options on ESPN Deportes, and streaming available on Fubo.
In Canada, the game is live streaming exclusively on TSN+. Australian fans can stream every La Liga match live and on-demand on Optus Sport and in the UK this match is available on TV via Viaplay Sports 1 with streaming on La Liga TV.
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Barcelona vs Granada lineups, team news
Xavi will be without teenage star Vitor Roque after the Brazilian was sent off in their 3-1 win at Alaves last weekend with Joao Felix and Ferran Torres ruled out through injury.
Ilkay Gundogan is expected to be fit in time to start alongside possible recalls for Inigo Martinez and Oriol Romeu.
Barcelona (4-3-3, right to left): Pena (GK) — Kounde, Christensen, Araujo, Cancelo — de Jong, Romeu, Gundogan — Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Pedri.
Barcelona subs (9): TBC
Granada were held to a 1-1 home draw against Las Palmas last time out and the visitors will be without Kamil Piątkowski and Gonzalo Villar due to suspension.
Alaves (4-2-3-1 right to left): Sivera (GK) — Parada, Marin, Duarte, Lopez — Blanco, Guevara — Vicente, Guridi, Rioja — Omorodion.
Alaves subs (9): TBC
Barcelona vs Granada prediction
This clash should be a routine win for Xavi’s hosts with Granada failing to win an away La Liga game all season as they battle against potential relegation.
Barcelona are still far from convincing, as they prepare for Napoli in the Champions League Round of 16 later this month, but three points will ensure they remain on the heels of Real Madrid and Girona.
Prediction: Barcelona 2-0 Granada
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