Barcelona vs Eibar: how and where to watch - times, TV, online
All the information you need to know on how and where to watch Barcelona host Eibar at Camp Nou (Barcelona) in LaLiga on 29 December at 19:15 CET.
Barcelona - Eibar live online: LaLiga Santander 2020/21
Barcelona will try to get a home win in LaLiga against Eibar and close ground on leaders Atlético Madrid in the table. and close ground on leaders Atlético Madrid in the table.
The Catalan squad, sitting fifth in the table, have won three of their last four matches in the domestic competition, but only managed a draw against Valencia in their last match at Camp Nou (2-2). If you are in the US you can watch the action unfold via Fanatiz.
Eibar, dangerous away
Eibar, meanwhile, are currently in the 17th position, having picked up just 15 points from their 15 LaLiga matches. Los Armeros have the worst home record in the competition this season but the sixth-best record away.
The hosts have shown some improvements in their last games, defeating Levante, Real Sociedad and Real Valladolid, although that doesn’t hide the fact that Ronald Koeman’s side had a disappointing start of the season, winning seven of their 14 matches in the league.
Koeman won't have Messi and Alba
Koeman won’t be able to call upon Gerard Piqué, Ansu Fati and Sergi Roberto, while Jordi Alba is suspended after being booked against Valladolid.
The Dutch coach will also be without the services of the team’s main star, Lionel Messi, with an ankle problem, so Koeman will have to do some changes in the attacking line.
Dembélé and Coutinho, options in the attack
Ousmane Dembélé, fit again after suffering a hamstring issue, could be an option, as well as Brazilian Philippe Coutinho, while Antoine Griezmann, Pedri and Martin Braithwaite are expected to feature from the start.
The underdogs will try to upset Barcelona without injured players Roberto Correa and Cote, while Damian Kadzior has traveled with the team.
Head coach José Luis Mendilibar could make some changes in the attack, with Quique González featuring alongside Kike, while Papa Diop could replace Sergio Álvarez in midfield.
What time does the Barcelona vs Eibar match start?
The 2020/2021 LaLiga match between Barcelona and Eibar will be played at Camp Nou (Barcelona) and will kick off at 19:15 CET on Tuesday 29 December 2020.
That's 18:15 in the UK, 13:15 ET and 10:15 PT.
Find out what time Barcelona v Eibar gets underway where you are in the world.
Where can I watch Barcelona vs Eibar?
No matter where you are on the planet, you can see what channel the Barcelona vs Eibar match is available on here.
Spain: Movistar+, Partidazo in Movistar LaLiga, Movistar Laliga, Movistar Laliga 1, Mitele Plus.
United Kingdom: Premier Player HD, LaLigaTV.
United States: Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español.
Is the Barcelona vs Eibar game online?
Barcelona-Eibar is available in most nations through the rights holders’ online platform, if they have one. The best option is to check who is showing the game in your country and if they have an online service or Ios/Android app to watch it on.
For example, Fanatiz is a dedicated streaming platform in the US and in the UK, Premier Player has a streaming service. Movistar + in Spain are showing the LaLiga games.
Barcelona vs Eibar: AS English live coverage
You can also follow our live text commentary, with all the key statistics, here on AS English. We will be building up to the match throughout the day before giving you a minute-by-minute account as it unfolds.