Barcelona vs Chelsea: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview
Frank Lampard’s side will be eager to bounce back from their latest friendly defeat when they go head to head with the Spanish champions in Japan
Chelsea will face off with Barcelona in the Rakuten Cup at Saitama Stadium as their pre-season continues under new manager Frank Lampard on Tuesday.
The Blues are looking for a return to form following a disappointing defeat to J1 League champions Kawasaki Frontale, while Barcelona are just beginning their pre-season.
Lampard’s side have won just once in their opening three pre-season games, and Tuesday’s clash against the Liga champions will be a massive test ahead of the new Premier League season.
A number of key Barcelona players are still missing from the side due to Copa America participation, giving Lampard a chance to tinker with his squad.
| Game | Barcelona vs Chelsea |
| Date | Tuesday, July 23 |
| Time | 11:30am BST / 6:30am ET |
In the United States (US), the game can be watched live on ESPN2 or ESPN Deportes and streamed live on ESPN Deportes+ or Watch ESPN.
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| US TV channel | Online stream |
|---|---|
| ESPN2 / ESPN Deportes | ESPN Deportes +, Watch ESPN |
In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will be broadcast on Chelsea TV and can be live streamed via Rakuten Sports.
| UK TV channel | Online stream |
|---|---|
| Chelsea TV | Rakuten Sports |
| Position | Barcelona squad |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Ter Stegen, Neto |
| Defenders | Semedo, Pique, Todibo, Lenglet, Roberto, Umtiti, Alba, Araujo, Jaime |
| Midfielders | Rakitic, S. Busquets, Arthur, Rafinha, Alena, De Jong, Vidal, Alena, Perez, Collado, O. Busquets, Monchu, Puig |
| Forwards | Dembele, Griezmann, Malcom, Abe |
A select number of squad members will not be involved due to their participation in the Copa America.
The likes of Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez have been given extended time off before the start of the new season.
Barcelona starting XI: Ter Stegen, Roberto, Umtiti, Pique, Alba, S. Busquets, Puig, O. Busquets, Collado, Dembele, Griezmann.
Tammy Abraham and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga were absent during the game against Kawasaki Frontale through illness.
N’Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Willian and Antonio Rudiger will miss out for the Blues due to injury.
Chelsea starting XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Luiz, Emerson, Jorginho, Kovacic, Pedro, Mount, Pulisic, Abraham.
Barcelona are favourites at 11/8 to take the match with bet365 . Chelsea meanwhile can be backed at 8/5 while a draw is priced at 5/2.
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