After defeating Chelsea in the semifinals of the UWCL, the next game for Barcelona comes against Liga F side, Sporting Huelva. The UWCL finalists will play their 26th league game of the season. A game in which a win could see them crowned as champions of the competition for the 8th time in their history.
Barcelona, who are yet to lose a single league game this season, travel to Sporting Huelva on the back of a 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. A win over Sporting would see the league leaders confirmed as the new champions of the division with 4 games in hand.
Sporting Huelva, in 12th position in the league, would be hoping for a win against the league leaders to completely avoid the relegation zone.
Head to head
Both sides have played against each other 6 times with Barcelona winning all six games. The game on Sunday would be their second clash this season with Barca winning the first leg 4-0.
Last 5 games
Barcelona has won her last 5 Liga F matches. But the same cannot be said for Sporting Huelva who won 1, drew 1, and lost 3 of their last 5 games in the league.
Barcelona: W W W W W
Sporting Huelva: L L L W L
Player to watch out for
Barcelona is more likely to field a much-rotated squad, after back-to-back Champions League games against Chelsea.
However, much focus would be placed on the return of Alexia Putellas whose return from injury was announced earlier on Wednesday. Barcelona who received a major boost right before their game against Chelsea will finally be able to play with Alexia Putellas who has been sidelined for almost 10 months due to an ACL injury.
The captain was unable to make an appearance at the Spotify Camp Nou in midweek, considering the intensity of the game. And for a player just returning from a long-term injury, the risk was unnecessary.
However, not playing a single game since getting injured in July 2022, the two-time Ballon d’Or and FIFA The Best winner would be itching to get back on the grass. With the league campaign almost wrapped up, the champions-elect should have no problem giving the captain an appearance and quickly integrating her back into the team. Thus, keeping her match fit and ready for the final in Eindhoven come June.
Injuries
Barcelona would be without the services of Lucy Bronze who just had an arthroscopic surgery done on her right knee after getting injured while playing against Chelsea in London.
Fridolina Rolfo also misses out due to discomfort in her right knee. She is off against Sporting Huelva and the evolution will mark her availability for the upcoming games.
Possible lineup
Starting Lineup: Cata, Codina, Jana, Rabano, Torrejon, Engen, Patri, Pina, Paralluelo, Oshoala, Mariona
Subs: Font, Mapi, Paredes, Crnogorcevic, Putellas, Aitana, Walsh, Hansen, Geyse, Lopez
Kick-off time
2:00pm UTC, 3:00pm WAT, 10:00am EST
Where to watch the game
You can watch the Barcelona Femeni vs Sporting Huelva game live on Youtube at DAZN Women’s Football.
Official squad list: FC Barcelona Femeni vs Sporting Club Huelva
FC Barcelona Femeni will be looking to seal their incredible run of form with a league title win. when they play host to a struggling Sporting Club Huelva side that has only won one game out of thirteen this year and is close to the relegation zone.
The Catalan team has a ten-point lead at the top of the Liga F standings with a game in hand.
The manager and the team will be looking for a win to seal the top spot and secure the title with four games to spare in Liga F.
Ahead of the game, club manager Jonatan Giraldez has released the squad list for the Barca Femeni that will be at his disposal for the encounter against the opposition team Sporting Huelva on the club’s official Twitter account and other official media pages.
Alexia Putellas is back in the Liga F matchday squad after being announced and given medical clearance midweek and being included in the return leg of the UWCL matchday squad against Chelsea FC Women on Thursday. The fans will be hoping to see the club captain get some minutes in tomorrow’s match.
Lucy Bronze will miss out due to the injury she picked up against Chelsea FC Women in the first tie of the UEFA Women’s Champions League at the London club stadium.
Fridolina Rolfo is also experiencing discomfort in her right knee. It was announced on the club’s official Twitter page, and it said that her evolution will mark her availability for the upcoming games.
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