Although only a goal difference separates Almeria from the relegation zone, they are only three points behind Sevilla in 12th place this round, highlighting the current tense nature of the struggle for survival in La Liga. Trying to stop a three-fight losing streak could be crucial as head coach Ruby asks fans for “forgiveness” after their debacle in a 2:6 win against Girona last matchday. Despite these issues, the Red-Whites have enjoyed playing on home soil this season, with their 19 points on home soil surpassing just six teams in the division ahead of this weekend. It should be noted that recently the hosts have sat down, while they have never won against the Catalans. Moreover, it is impossible not to recall the biggest defeat in history in the home arena, which the team suffered from Barca in 2010 with a score of 0:8. Today will not help the team of Melero, who has a knee injury.
The guests were ejected from Europe on Thursday after a 2:1 loss to Manchester United and after such disappointment, manager Xavi Hernandez touched on the importance of “the remaining two titles”, saying “we want to win them”. There is hope for this, given that before this round the Catalans have an eight-point advantage in the Example, and next week the blue garnets will start in the semi-finals of the Spanish Cup, where they will once again play against Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Barcelona are happy to be back in the domestic league, where they have conceded just eight goals in 22 rounds, against four in the Europa League and only from Manchester United. Moreover, the eighth victory in the championship of Spain in a row will be the first since January 2019, which will only add strength and motivation to the remaining matches. 19 victories and two draws correspond to 59 points and the first position in the standings. Today Pedri, Fati and Dembele, who has a muscle injury, will not be able to play. More soccer prediction for today can be obtained from the link provided.
