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FRI 19.02.2016
Team News:
- UD Las Palmas: Javi Castellano, Dani Castellano, Hernan, Vicente and Montoro (injured); Wakaso (suspended).
- FC Barcelona: Rafinha (injured) and Busquets (suspended).
Match Facts:
UD Las Palmas (18th, 21 pts):
- The Canary Islanders go into the game on the back of two straight road defeats which saw them drop into the relegation zone.
- With just one win from five games, Quique Setien's side are desperate to get back to winning ways in order to climb the table.
- The hosts need Willian Jose's goals. The Brazilian striker scored in their last win at the Estadio de Gran Canaria.
FC Barcelona (1st, 57 pts):
-Things could not be going better for the Azulgranas, who took all three points from their last home game against RC Celta de Vigo before winning their game in hand against R. Sporting.
[VIDEO] Luis Enrique spoke of the difficulty of the upcoming match as well as the title race https://t.co/4HPEDdKLYc pic.twitter.com/nRbR5dEuyH
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 19, 2016
- Luis Enrique and co. are on a seven-match winning streak and are undefeated in 17 Liga BBVA games.
- Barcelona's attacking trio of Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar are in some of their best form of the season.
What's on in Las Palmas this weekend?
The city's carnival is coming to an end, but before the traditional Entierro de la Sardina (Burial of the Sardine), the Grand Carnival Parade will take to the streets from 18:00 on Saturday, touring the city from north to south, adding a final touch of colour, music and fun before the party draws to a close.
Getting to the Estadio de Gran Canaria:
Address: C/ Fondos del Segura, 35019-Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Bus: 45 and 47
Stadium location here
Time: 16:00 CET
Stadium: Gran Canaria
Referee: Del Cerro Grande, Carlos
TV: Watch the game in your country.
Hashtag: #LPAvFCB
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