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Defending La Liga champions Barcelona return from the mid-season break with a trip to Las Palmas on January 4.
Xavi’s charges are playing catch up in their title defence so far this season as they trail rivals Real Madrid and Girona at the halfway stage in 2023/24.
However, the pressure will be stepped up in January, as Barcelona begin their Copa del Rey and Spanish Supercopa campaigns in the coming weeks.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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What time does Las Palmas vs Barcelona kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Estadio Gran Canaria in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria and kicks off on Thursday, January 4 at 8:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Thu, Jan. 4 | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Thu, Jan. 4 | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Thu, Jan. 4 | 8:30 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Fri, Jan. 5 | 7:30 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Fri, Jan. 5 | 2:00 a.m. IST |
Las Palmas vs Barcelona live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Fubo, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
| Canada | — |
TSN+ |
| UK | Viaplay Sports 1 | Viaplay UK, La Liga TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | JioTV |
USA: This game is available on ESPN+, with Spanish language options on ESPN Deportes, and streaming options available on Fubo.
Canada: This game is live streaming exclusively on TSN+.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast via Viaplay Sports 1. Streaming options are on Viaplay UK and La Liga TV.
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Las Palmas vs Barcelona lineups, team news
Las Palmas’ injury picture remains largely unchanged with key midfielder Alberto Moleiro ruled out alongside Fabio Gonzalez and Vitolo.
Las Palmas (4-5-1, right to left): Valles (GK) — Araujo, Coco, Marmol, Cardona — Park, Munoz, Perrone, Loiodice, Munir — Kaba.
Las Palmas subs (9): TBC
Spain star Pedri will not be fit in time to face his former team with veteran defender Marcos Alonso sidelined after undergoing back surgery.
Barcelona (4-3-3 right to left): Pena (GK) — Cancelo, Araujo, Christensen, Balde — De Jong, Romeu, Gundogan — Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix.
Barcelona subs (9): TBC
Las Palmas vs Barcelona prediction
Las Palmas ended 2023 with a mixed run of form but they are unbeaten at home in La Liga since October.
However, the focus will be on Barcelona starting the New Year strongly as Xavi cannot afford to lose any further ground in the title race.
Prediction: Las Palmas 1-2 Barcelona
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