FULL-TIME, Cádiz 0-1 Barcelona: A moment of magic by João Félix decided a very difficult match for Barça, who struggled against a well-organized team but still found a way to win. Barça’s remote title chances are still alive ahead of next week’s El Clásico, and their best players got a good rest and avoided injury ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League decider against PSG. Not a perfect night, but a good night.
54’ GOAL DISALLOWED: Cádiz equalize through Juanmi, but the goal is ruled out for a clear offside.
SECOND HALF KICKOFF! Cádiz 0-1 Barcelona: Back underway in Cádiz!
HALFTIME, Cádiz 0-1 Barcelona: A much-changed Barça side struggled for most of the period and couldn’t create real chances until João Félix’s incredible opener, which set the tone for a strong finish that almost had a second goal from Fermín López cleared off the line. Barça are winning at the half, but they must play better to finish the job in the final period.
37’ GOAL!!! Cádiz 0-1 Barcelona (Félix): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD!!! An incredible opening goal out of nowhere as Marcos Alonso sends a corner into the box that is deflected at the near post and falls perfectly to João Félix who BICYCLE KICKS it home!!! WHAT A GOAL!!!
KICKOFF! Cádiz 0-0 Barcelona: And we’re underway in Cádiz!
WELCOME TO THE NUEVO MIRANDILLA!!! The cozy home of Cádiz in beautiful Andalusia is the site of big La Liga clash between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one needing all three points to stay alive in the title race before next week’s monster El Clásico, but it won’t be easy against a Cádiz team in good form and in desperate need of a result in their fight against relegation. This should be fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!
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LINEUPS
BARCELONA
Starting XI: Ter Stegen; Fort, Cubarsí, Christensen, Alonso; Fermín, Romeu, Roberto; Ferran, Roque, Félix (4-3-3)
Substitutes: Peña (GK), Astralaga (GK), Araujo, Faye, Kounde, Casadó, De Jong, Gündogan, Pedri, Raphinha, Yamal, Guiu
CÁDIZ
Starting XI: Ledesma; Carcelén, Chust, Ousou, Hernández; Navarro, Alcaraz, Fernández, Sobrino; Ramos, Juanmi (4-4-2)
Substitutes: Gil (GK), Zaldua, Fali, Meré, Pires, Samassékou, Alejo, Escalante, Machís, Guardiola, Roger, Gómez
MATCH INFO
Competition/Round: 2023-24 La Liga, Matchday 31
Date/Time: Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9pm CET (Barcelona), 8pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 12.30am IST (India, Sunday)
Venue: Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, Cádiz, Spain
Referee: Juan Luis Pulido Santana
VAR: Francisco Hernández Maeso
HOW TO WATCH
On TV: ESPN Deportes (USA), SuperSport (Nigeria), Sports18 (India), Movistar (Spain), others
Online: ESPN+ (USA), LaLigaTV (UK), Movistar+ (Spain), others
Matchday Thread Rules
We don’t have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:
Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.
Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!
