Watch the Barcelona and Sevilla match in the Spanish League

Barcelona is gearing up for their final match of the 2023-2024 La Liga season as they visit Sevilla today, Sunday, at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. The match kicks off at 10:00 PM Cairo time.

Broadcasting Channels for Barcelona vs Sevilla Match

The beIN Sports network holds the exclusive broadcasting rights for La Liga matches in the Middle East, and the match will be aired on beIN Sports HD 1. The live stream is also available online via beIN Connect or the TOD TV app.

Commentator and Expected Barcelona Lineup

beIN Sports has assigned the commentary duties to Egyptian commentator Ali Mohamed Ali. Coach Xavi Hernández is expected to field the following lineup:

Formation: 4-3-3

- Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen

- Defense: Koundé - Pau Cubarsi - Ronald Araújo - João Cancelo

- Midfield: Christensen - Pedri - Fermín López

- Attack: Lamine Yamal - Lewandowski - Raphinha

Match Importance

Although Barcelona has already secured the runner-up spot in La Liga, the match is significant for the team to end the season on a high note and prepare for the new season with high ambitions. On the other hand, Sevilla aims to achieve a positive result to close out their season.

Transfer Rumors: Luis Díaz to Barcelona

Reports indicate that Colombian winger Luis Díaz of Liverpool is open to moving to Barcelona during the upcoming summer transfer window. According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," Díaz is attracting significant interest from both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, especially with Liverpool's recent administrative changes and Michael Edwards becoming the club's executive director.

The newspaper also mentioned that Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, is impressed with Luis Díaz’s performance and sees him as a strong addition to the team. Barcelona might consider selling their player Raphinha to generate the necessary funds to acquire the Liverpool winger.

Luis Díaz, who has proven himself as a standout player in the Premier League, is considered an attractive option for Barcelona to bolster their attacking line. With Paris Saint-Germain also interested, the competition to sign him will be fierce, prompting Barcelona to act swiftly to secure the deal ahead of other clubs.

The potential transfer of Luis Díaz to Barcelona depends on the financial plan that La Liga will approve for the club. Barcelona’s ability to sign Díaz hinges on meeting the league’s strict financial regulations concerning salaries and spending.

It is noteworthy that Liverpool signed Luis Díaz in January 2022 from FC Porto for a fee of €50 million. His contract with Liverpool runs until the summer of 2027, meaning Barcelona will need to make a compelling offer to the English club to finalize the transfer.

Luis Díaz, who has established himself as one of the top wingers in the Premier League, could be a significant addition to Barcelona if an agreement is reached. Given Paris Saint-Germain's interest, Barcelona’s management will need to move quickly and efficiently to secure the player’s signature.

Xavi Hernández Announces Departure from Barcelona

Barcelona’s head coach Xavi Hernández announced on Saturday that he will leave the club "with a clear conscience" as he has given his best during his tenure, following the club’s decision to let him go. Xavi stated that the decision came under the directive of president Joan Laporta, and he plans to take a break from coaching after his departure. He said, "These have certainly been difficult days, but my conscience is clear. I was here for two and a half years. It wasn't easy, but I believe we can be proud of the work we've done."

Xavi made these remarks in his first press conference since Barcelona announced on Friday that he would not complete the final year of his contract. His last match as a coach will be against Sevilla on Sunday. This decision coincides with Xavi’s earlier statements in April, where he mentioned his decision to stay because the team played better under his leadership and he believed he could make a comeback after a trophy-less season.

Although President Laporta had publicly celebrated Xavi’s commitment to stay earlier, Xavi’s candid comments about the club’s dire financial situation and its inability to compete with Real Madrid angered Laporta last week.

During his managerial stint with Barcelona, Xavi won the La Liga title for the 2022-2023 season and the Spanish Super Cup for the same season.