After previously being in the title race, Barcelona are suddenly looking over their shoulder from second place towards Girona in third and Atletico Madrid in fourth.
Champions League football is already secured, but it would still be a blow if Barca failed to finish second behind champions Real Madrid.
On Thursday, they face Almeria away from home.
Almeria Team News
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For Almeria, Iddrisu Baba is doubtful due to an injury, while Largie Ramazani is serving the fourth game of a five-match ban.
Aleksandar Radovanovic may return after resuming training, and Cesar Montes is expected to start in central defence after serving a suspension.
Key player: Almeria
Lucas Robertone has five assists this season and has been one of Almeria’s better performers despite their relegation.
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Gavi and Frenkie de Jong are out due to knee and ankle problems, while Ronald Araujo is a doubt after missing the game against Real Sociedad. The Uruguayan has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League this summer.
Alejandro Balde is back in training but he won’t feature between now and the end of the campaign, while Ilkay Gundogan is suspended which could mean a start for Fermin Lopez.
16-year-old Lamine Yamal has been a revelation for Barca this season, with nine goal contributions so far.
Almeria vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups
Almeria (4-2-3-1): Maximiano; Pubill, Montes, Chumi, Langa; Edgar, Robertone; Romero, Viera, Embarba; Lozano.
Barcelona (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Fort; Pedri, Christensen, Fermin; Torres, Felix, Lewandowski.
FAQ
Q: When and where is the Almeria vs Barcelona match taking place? A: Almeria vs Barcelona match is scheduled for May 16, 2024, at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos.
Q: What is the current form of Barcelona ahead of the match? A: Barcelona is in good form, having won five consecutive home league games and securing a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in their last match.
Q: How has Almeria been performing this season? A: Almeria has struggled this season, with their relegation confirmed after a 3-1 defeat to Getafe. They have lost 22 of their 35 league games and have the worst defensive record in La Liga, conceding 70 goals.
