Barcelona and Villarreal will be looking for their second straight wins in La Liga when they clash at El Madrigal on Sunday.
Xavi's men kicked off their league title defense with a goalless draw against Getafe before beating Cadiz 2-0 at courtesy of goals from Pedri and Ferran Torres.
On the other hand, the Yellow Submarine responded to a 2-1 loss to Real Betis with a 1-0 victory against Mallorca.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Villarreal vs Barcelona kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | August 27, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 11:30pm ET |
| Venue: | El Madrigal |
The Spanish Primera Division match between Villarreal and Barcelona will be played at the El Madrigal football stadium in Villarreal, Spain.
It will kick off at 11:30pm ET on August 27 in the United States (US).
How to watch Villarreal vs Barcelona online - TV channels & live streams
The game will be broadcast live on TV on ESPN+. GOAL will have the live updates of the game on its Live Match Center page.
Team news & squads
Villarreal team news
As Alberto Moreno and Francis Coquelin continue to remain sidelined through injuries, Villarreal boss Quique Setien is likely to field a lineup similar to the one that defeated Mallorca.
Yeremy Pino is a big doubt, and Ben Brereton Diaz can see himself start alongside Alexander Sorloth and Gerard Moreno in the final third.
Meanwhile, Denis Suarez and Ilias Akhomach will also be raring to play a part against their former side.
Villarreal possible XI: Jorgensen; Foyth, Gabbia, Cuenca, Pedraza; Terrats, Parejo, Baena; G. Moreno, Sorloth, Brereton Diaz
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Jorgensen, Reina |
| Defenders: | Gabbia, Cuenca, Mandi, Albiol, Pedraza, Foyth, Femenia |
| Midfielders: | Terrats, Capoue, Comesana, Parejo, Trigeuros, Baena, Suarez |
| Forwards: | G. Moreno, Sorloth, Morales, Brereton Diaz, Pino, Akhomach |
Barcelona team news
Pau Curbasi has earned his first ever call-up to the senior team, while Ronald Araujo and Inigo Martinez continue to remain sidelined through injuries. Martinez is yet to be registered by La Liga as well.
Raphinha will serve the second game out of the two-game ban after seeing red against Getafe, whereas Pedri has a thigh problem.
With Lamine Yamal continuing in the XI, Gavi will start further up and Pedri's absence could be filled by Ferran Torres alongside Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona possible XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Christensen, De Jong; Yamal, Romeu, Gundogan, Balde; Gavi, Lewandowski, Torres
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Ter Stegen, Astralaga, Kochen |
| Defenders: | Christensen, Alonso, Kounde, Garcia, Balde, Cubarsi |
| Midfielders: | Gavi, Romeu, Roberto, De Jong, Gundogan, Casado, Fermin |
| Forwards: | Torres, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Ezzalzouli, Yamal |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2023 | Villarreal 0-1 Barcelona | La Liga |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Barcelona 3-0 Villarreal | La Liga |
| May 22, 2022 | Barcelona 0-2 Villarreal | La Liga |
| Nov 27, 2021 | Villarreal 1-3 Barcelona | La Liga |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Villarreal 1-2 Barcelona | La Liga |