Barcelona vs Las Palmas: Preview, predictions and lineups

Barcelona host mid-table Las Palmas in La Liga on Saturday night knowing they need a flawless record if they are to catch Real Madrid at the top of the table.

Xavi's side have improved since it was confirmed the manager would leave the club at the end of the season but the distance between them and Madrid is still eight points despite winning four of their last five league games.

Las Palmas are having a solid campaign and currently sit in 11th place, only five points off seventh. 2023/24 will likely go down as a success but they are without a win in five matches and in danger of seeing their season fizzle out.

Here's preview of Barcelona vs Las Palmas.

Barcelona

Las Palmas

Atletico Madrid 0-3 Barcelona — 17/03/24

Las Palmas 0-1 Almeria — 17/03/24

Barcelona 3-1 Napoli — 12/03/2024

Las Palmas 0-2 Athletic Club — 10/03/24

Barcelona 1-0 Mallorca — 08/03/2024

Getafe 3-3 Las Palmas — 02/03/24

Athletic Club 0-0 Barcelona — 03/03/2024

Las Palmas 1-1 Osasuna — 25/02/24

Barcelona 4-0 Getafe — 24/02/2024

Atletico Madrid 5-0 Las Palmas — 17/02/24

Country

TV channel/live stream

United Kingdom

LaLigaTV, Viaplay UK

United States

ESPN+, ESPN Deportes

Canada

TSN+

Barca are in decent touch but still have a number of important players sidelined.

Xavi is missing Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Gavi and Alejandro Balde, while Andreas Christensen also won't be fit in time to feature. Robert Lewandowski should pull through to play despite picking up a knock in action for Poland.

Joao Cancelo got the all-clear after tests for a heart problem and should start.

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Las Palmas (4-3-3):Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo; Lopez, Gundogan, Roberto; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix.

Las Palmas will be able to count on Saul Coco again after he served