FC Barcelona’s Packed Schedule: Upcoming Matches Against Sevilla, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid

FC Barcelona is set to face a crucial and busy week in the upcoming days, with several high-stakes matches on the horizon. The first challenge comes on Sunday, October 20, 2024, as Barcelona hosts Sevilla at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in a La Liga match. This game is significant as Barcelona aims to maintain its lead at the top of the La Liga table, having recently seen their advantage reduced to a tie on points with Real Madrid after the latter’s 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Following the match against Sevilla, Barcelona will welcome Bayern Munich to the Camp Nou on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, for a Champions League encounter. This match is part of a critical week for Hansi Flick‘s team, as they look to assert their dominance in both domestic and European competitions.

The most anticipated match, however, is the El Clásico against Real Madrid, scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. This match will be a pivotal test for Barcelona, who have not beaten Real Madrid in their last four competitive meetings. The game will kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET (12 noon PT) and can be watched on ESPN+, the ESPN App, ESPN Deportes, and the streaming platform fubo.

In terms of team news, Barcelona has received a boost with the return of several key players from injury, including Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Dani Olmo. Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal, who had fitness concerns during the international break, are also available for selection. New goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny is also in the squad and could make his debut against Sevilla.

These upcoming matches will be crucial in determining Barcelona’s trajectory in both La Liga and the Champions League, and the team’s ability to manage their busy schedule will be under close scrutiny.