Where to watch Barcelona vs Celta Vigo live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for La Liga match

Barcelona head to Celta Vigo in La Liga action on February 17 with Xavi Hernandez's side still on the fringes of the title race.

With Real Madrid building up a five-point cushion ahead of second place Girona, Barcelona trail Los Blancos by 10 points, with 14 league games left to play this season.

Xavi's incoming exit from the club continues to be a major talking point in Catalonia with his team held to a shock 3-3 home draw by Granada last weekend.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Barcelona vs Celta Vigo kick off time

This La Liga clash takes place at the Estadio Balaidos in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:

Barcelona vs Celta Vigolive stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this La Liga match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

In the USA, the game is available on ESPN+, with Spanish language options on ESPN Deportes, and streaming available on Fubo.

In Canada, the game is live streaming exclusively on TSN+. Australian fans can stream every La Liga match live and on-demand on Optus Sport and in the UK this match is available on TV via Viaplay Sports 2 with streaming on La Liga TV.

Barcelona vs Celta Vigo lineups, team news

Xavi can recall Vitor RoqueJoao Felix and Ferran Torres remain sidelined through injury.

Ahead of their Champions League return against Napoli in midweek, Xavi could rest certain players, with Fermin Lopez and Raphinha potential starters in Vigo.

Barcelona (4-3-3, right to left): Pena (GK) — Kounde, Christensen, Martinez, Cancelo — de Jong, Romeu, Lopez — Raphinha, Lewandowski, Vitor Roque.

Barcelona subs (9): TBC

Rafael Benitez's Celta Vigo are just three points above the relegation zone going into this game and he is expected to recall captain Iago Aspas to the first XI.

Celta Vigo (3-4-3 right to left): Guaita (GK) — Tapia, Nunez, Dominguez — Manquillo, Jailson, Beltran, Mingueza — Vazquez, Aspas, Larsen.

Celta Vigo subs (9): TBC

Barcelona vs Celta Vigo prediction

Barcelona know their chances of a La Liga title defence are ebbing away this season but they still have work to do to confirm a Champions League qualification spot for 2024/25.

Despite their issues, they have lost just one of their last eight La Liga games, with hosts Celta Vigo winning just one in their last four league outings.

Prediction: Barcelona 2-1 Celta Vigo