Barcelona will be looking to shake off their midweek European setback as they return to domestic action with a tricky La Liga trip to Sevilla’s Estadio Ramón on Sunday afternoon.
The Andalusian outfit endured a rocky start to the campaign, suffering consecutive defeats to Athletic Bilbao and Getafe. However, Matías Almeyda’s men have since steadied the ship, winning three of their last five league outings and losing just once in that stretch.
Recent victories over Girona, Alavés, and Rayo Vallecano have propelled them up the standings. Their most recent triumph came against Rayo, where Akor Adams delivered the decisive blow late in the game to secure a 1-0 win.
The Catalan giants faced a stern test on Wednesday night, falling 2-1 at home to a depleted Paris Saint-Germain side. The reigning European champions produced a resilient performance to hand Hansi Flick’s men a rare defeat on the continental stage.
Domestically, though, Barcelona remain in fine form. With 19 points from their opening seven league fixtures, they sit at the summit of La Liga, narrowly ahead of arch-rivals Real Madrid. Last weekend, they edged past Real Sociedad 2-1 to maintain their perfect home record, with their only blemish so far coming in a draw away at Rayo Vallecano before the September international break.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Sevilla vs. Barcelona live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: ESPN app
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What time does Sevilla vs. Barcelona kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium in Seville, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, October 5 at 4:15 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Oct. 5 | 10:15 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Oct. 5 | 9:15 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Oct. 5 | 8:15 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Oct. 5 | 7:15 a.m. |
Sevilla vs. Barcelona lineups, team news
Sevilla snatched brilliant late 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano last time out and Almeyda could keep faith with the same starting XI.
Akor Adams netted the winner off the bench in Vallecas but Isaac Romero should continue to lead the home side's attack in this one.
Sevilla predicted starting XI (3-4-3, right to left): Vlachodimos (GK) —Azpilicueta, Cardoso, Marcao — Cardono, Agoume, Mendy, Suazo — Sanchez, Romero, Vargas.
Injured: Salas (muscle), Nianzou (hamstring), Gonzalez (ankle), Jordan (back).
Suspended: None
Barcelona are still missing a host of key players through injury and Eric Garcia could join the absentee list after picking up an muscular injury against PSG.
Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are both out until the start of 2026 following surgery with Fermin Lopez, Joan Garcia and Raphinha all out of action until after the international window.
Wojciech Szczesny will continue in goal, as cover for Garcia, and Robert Lewandowski should be eased back in as a starter after a cameo off the bench against PSG.
Barcelona predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Szczesny (GK) — Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin — Pedri, De Jong — Lamine Yamal, Torres, Rashford — Lewandowski.
Injured: Ter Stegen (back), Gavi (knee), Lopez (groin), Raphinha (muscle), J.Garcia (knee), E. Garcia (muscle, doubt).
Suspended: None
La Liga schedule this week
Friday, October 03
- Osasuna vs. Getafe (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, October 04
- Oviedo vs. Levante (8 a.m.)
- Girona vs. Valencia (10:15 a.m.)
- Athletic Bilbao vs. Mallorca (12:30 a.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Villarreal (03:00 p.m.)
Sunday, October 05
- Alavés vs. Elche (8 a.m.)
- Sevilla FC vs. Barcelona (10:15 a.m.)
- Espanyol vs. Real Betis (12:30 p.m.)
- Real Sociedad vs. Rayo Vallecano (12:30 p.m.)
- Celta Vigo vs. Atlético Madrid (3 p.m.)