Barcelona will host Osasuna in La Liga action on January 31, just days after Xavi Hernández’s shocking departure announcement. The former Spain international confirmed his intention to leave the club following the disastrous 5-3 home defeat to Villarreal on January 27.
However, attention will now quickly turn to fighting for a top-four position in La Liga, with Girona and Real Madrid set to challenge for the title next season.
The Jugo Mobile breaks down key details ahead of this game, including how to watch around the world, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.
LOOK: Barcelona vs Osasuna LIVE in the United States on ESPN+
What time does Barcelona vs Osasuna play? kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Wednesday, January 31 at 7:00 pm local time.
Here’s how that time translates in some of the most important territories:
| Date | Start time | |
| USA | Wednesday, January 31 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time |
| Canada | Wednesday, January 31 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time |
| United Kingdom | Wednesday, January 31 | 6:00 pm GMT |
| Australia | Thursday February 1 | 5:00am AEDT |
| India | Wednesday, January 31 | 11:30 pm Eastern Time |
Barcelona-Osasuna live broadcast, television channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in selected areas of major regions around the world:
In it USA, This game is available on ESPN+with Spanish options on ESPN Deportes and streaming options available on fubo.
In Canada, the game is broadcast live exclusively on TSN+. Australian Fans can stream all La Liga matches live and on demand on optus sport and in the uk tTheir match is available on television through Viaplay Sports. Streaming options are on La Liga TV.
| Region | TELEVISION | Transmission |
| USA | ESPN Sports | fubo, ESPN+, |
| Canada | — |
TSN+ |
| United Kingdom | Viaplay Sports 1 | The TV League |
| Australia | — | optus sport |
| India | — | Jio TV |
Barcelona-Osasuna lineups, team news
Barcelona’s injury problems have deepened in recent days with the left back Alejandro Balde Ruled out for the season after surgery. club captain sergi roberto is absent together Raphinha, Gavi and Marc-André Ter Stegen.
Barcelona (4-3-3, from right to left): Peña (GK) – Kounde, Christensen, Araujo, Cancelo – de Jong, Gundogan, Pedri – Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Torres.
Barcelona substitutes (9): to confirm
Osasuna coach Jagoba Arrasate has a fit squad to choose from ahead of the trip to Catalonia and could remember Jon Moncayola, Unai García and lucas torro.
Osasuna (3-5-2 from right to left): Herrera (GK) – U. García, Catena, Cruz – Moncayola, Torro, Muñoz, Gómez, Mojica – Budimir, R. García.
Osasuna substitutes (9): to confirm
Barcelona vs Osasuna Prediction
Barcelona fans will likely be distracted by the ongoing speculation over who will replace Xavi ahead of next season, once their La Liga title defense is over.
However, they need to react to secure a place in Champions League qualification for the 2024/25 campaign, and eight wins in 11 home league games give them an advantage over Osasuna.
Prediction: Barcelona 2-0 Osasuna
