Almeria vs. Barcelona: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

Fresh off a record-setting Champions League win over Ajax, Barcelona will attempt to use the positive momentum of Wednesday's performance to halt their two-match losing streak in La Liga on Saturday as they take on Almeria.

The hosts have lost their last three and once again find themselves close to the relegation zone. However, with the Blaugrana looking vulnerable in recent weeks, manager Francisco Rodriguez has to believe his squad can pull off the upset.

The Catalans are strong favourites, however, and a win on Saturday is exactly what Luis Enrique needs to get Barcelona's season back on the rails.

Date: Saturday, November 8

Time: 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET

Venue: Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos

TV info and live stream: The match will be broadcast on BeIN Sports USA, with mobile coverage available via BeIN Sports' Connect-app.

Preview

Barcelona's Lionel Messi tied Raul's all-time scoring record in the Champions League on Wednesday, netting a brace to move his tally to 71, as shared by OptaJose:

The historic night did more than produce a record and smiles on the faces of the Barcelona faithful, however. For the first time since the Clasico defeat to Real Madrid, the Catalans looked in control of a match, playing without restrictions.

The team had plenty of chances against Celta Vigo but never appeared to be enjoying themselves on the pitch, and as a result, the movement that has become synonymous with the Barcelona philosophy quickly vanished.

On Wednesday, it appeared to be back, and now it will be up to the Catalans to continue building momentum on Saturday. In their path will be Almeria, who have scored just once in their three consecutive losses, per WhoScored.com.

The hosts know full well their task will be difficult—defender Angel Trujillo said as much before the match, via Inside Spanish Football's Jamie Kemp:

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We have to work hard against a team who is much higher in the table than us. We will try to compete to our maximum and make it a close game for as long as we can. We have to face it with the utmost intensity and confidence. For teams like us, this game will serve as great motivation for us.

We can’t afford to just focus on one player. They have players like Luis Suarez, Messi and Neymar… and that’s going to make it a difficult game for us. It’s true that we’re emphasising on making sure we don’t make mistakes.

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Barcelona's official Twitter feed confirmed midfield wizard Andreas Iniesta is back in training, but he's still unlikely to feature on Saturday:

Luis Suarez's first weeks as a Barcelona starter have been solid, if unspectacular, and the Uruguay international will no doubt be looking forward to scoring his first goal in the iconic shirt.

As shared by Barcastuff, Messi told reporters it will take time for Suarez to learn how to play within the Catalans' intricate system:

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Messi: "Suarez? We're happy Luis is with us. He's a great player and step by step he's adapting to the Barça style." #fcblive

— barcastuff (@barcastuff) November 5, 2014"

A goal against Almeria would do wonders for the forward's confidence, signaling the next era has truly arrived for Barcelona. With Suarez in the fold, the Blaugrana have the potential to form one of the deadliest attacking outfits in recent football history but early struggles were always expected.

Saturday's fixture will give the team a chance to put those struggles behind them, and with the gaps at the top of the La Liga standings as small as ever, Barcelona will remain among the title favourites if they return to their winning ways.

Final Prediction: Almeria 0-3 Barcelona

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