La Liga leaders Barcelona face mid-table Eibar at the Camp Nou on Sunday evening.
Ernesto Valverde ’s men actually come off the back of a loss to Levante in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, but have won their last five league games.
Eibar have drawn their last five matches in all competitions, including a 0-0 at home to Villarreal last week; they are in 13th place on 22 points.
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2019-01-13T16:38:33.053Z
Good evening and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Barcelona vs Eibar in La Liga!
We'll be bringing you all the updates and goals as they fly in at the Camp Nou!
Team news coming shortly...
2019-01-13T16:50:00.000Z
Here's the Barcelona line-up.
Two changes from the side who beat Getafe 2-1 last week - Sergio Busquets and Philippe Coutinho come in for Arturo Vidal and Ousmane Dembele.
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Here's the Eibar starting XI:
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Here's the Barcelona team arriving at the stadium.
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Barcelona actually lost their last match, as a second-string side fell to a 2-1 defeat at Levante in the Copa del Rey R16 on Thursday.
The second-leg is this Thursday at the Camp Nou.
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A stunning scene in Catalonia ahead of tonight's game:
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Barcelona come into this game two points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga, having played a match less.
Atletico beat Levante 1-0 earlier today courtesy of an Antoine Griezmann penalty.
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Eibar have astonishingly drawn their last five matches in all competitions, and haven't won since beating Real Madrid in November.
They are one of five teams on 22 points - three clear of the relegation zone.
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We're just a few minutes from kick-off...
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The teams are out at the Camp Nou and we're all set to go!
KICK OFF
2019-01-13T17:33:00.023Z KICK-OFF: Barcelona 0-0 Eibar
MATCH ACTION
2019-01-13T17:35:51.790Z
2 minutes: Barcelona 0-0 Eibar
Early corner for Barca but Messi's cross is comfortably into the hands of Eibar keeper Asier Risego.
MATCH ACTION
2019-01-13T17:38:28.476Z
5 minutes: Barcelona 0-0 Eibar
Eibar have started well here - keeping the ball really impressively.
A threatening cross into the box is just about cleared by the Barca backline.
MATCH ACTION
2019-01-13T17:40:18.656Z
8 minutes: Barcelona 0-0 Eibar
Barcelona have a free-kick by the touchline in Eibar's half here, after a cheap foul on Rakitic. Messi will take...
MATCH ACTION
2019-01-13T17:41:36.740Z
9 minutes: Barcelona 0-0 Eibar
Excellent in-swinging delivery by Messi, and Pique's glancing header goes wide of the far post. Pique was flagged by the linesman - just offside.
MATCH ACTION
2019-01-13T17:42:30.283Z
10 minutes: Barcelona 0-0 Eibar
Messi plays an immaculate ball over the top of the Eibar defence to Jordi Alba, but his cross is blocked by keeper Risego.
MATCH ACTION
2019-01-13T17:48:25.356Z
14 minutes: Barcelona 0-0 EIbar
Some space opens up for Messi, but a nutmeg which would've put him through on goal doesn't come off.
Eibar more than matching their opponents at the moment though - pressing high up the pitch and having their fair share of the ball.
GOAL!
2019-01-13T17:51:43.190Z
GOAL! Barcelona 1-0 Eibar (Suarez 19')
Out of nothing, Barca take the lead!
Luis Suarez links up brilliantly with Messi - the Argentine feeds his team-mate and it's an excellent right-footed finish by the Uruguayan, who opens up his body and shoots right into the corner.
Pinpoint accuracy from Luis Suarez - he has now scored in six consecutive games against Eibar.
MATCH ACTION
2019-01-13T17:55:17.696Z
22 minutes: Barcelona 1-0 Eibar
Suarez is put through on goal again, but he goes slightly too early, and is rightly given offside.
MATCH ACTION
2019-01-13T18:02:09.726Z
27 minutes: Barcelona 1-0 Eibar
Eibar's best opportunity so far.
A Ruben Pena cross from the right finds Sergi Enrich on the edge-of-the-box, and his header is just over. Good effort from the striker.
What time does it start?
Barcelona vs Eibar kicks off at 5:30pm (GMT) on Sunday 13 January.
Where can I watch it?
Barcelona vs Eibar will be shown live on Eleven Sports 1 from 5:25pm (GMT).
Highlights will be on the Eleven Sports website after the game.
Player to watch…
Luis Suarez: The Uruguayan scored a fantastic volley last week at Getafe, and has 17 goals to his name this season in all competitions. Despite this, the 31-year-old hasn’t scored at the Camp Nou since a hat-trick against Real Madrid in October.
Luis Suarez is the player to watch in today's tie (Getty)
Form guide…
Barcelona: WDWWWL
Eibar: LDDDDD
Odds…
Barcelona to win: 1/10
Eibar to win: 17/1
Draw: 8/1
