PREVIEW | FC Barcelona v Sevilla
On a somewhat different match day than normal, Barça welcome Sevilla to the Spotify Camp Nou for the LaLiga gameweek 28 fixture. It's the second time that the presidential elections have taken place on the same day the first team have a game to play (kick-off 4.15pm CET), but this will be first time you can cast your vote while game is on. There is also the small matter of the Champions League last 16 second leg to come in just a few days, but all the focus is on this league fixture for now.
Time to remain on course
As the season draws to an end, the three points at stake tend to gain more importance and this match against Sevilla can help maintain their lead at the top of the table ahead of chasers Real Madrid.
The squad might have one eye on the Newcastle match, but those who feature in the game will still be giving their all to maintain the winning run at the Spotify Camp Nou, as Barça have been the victors in every game played at the stadium since the return.
Lessons to be learned
Opponents Sevilla are fighting to avoid relegation and are on a good run of five unbeaten that has given them some breathing space, albeit with only one victory from those games. Coach Matías Almeyda has to watch the game from the stands due to suspension, but knows his side are six points above the drop at the start of the gameweek.
The blaugranes will already be aware of how dangerous their opponents are given they lost 4-1 away at the Sánchez Pizjuán stadium. As such, the fight for the title and wanting to get revenge should be fuel for the fire, added to the return of Gavi, who is available after 205 days out. All set for one of the most storied fixtures in LaLiga football.