Barcelona vs. Sporting Gijon: Team News, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info

Barcelona's pursuit of Real Madrid in La Liga continues as the Camp Nou giants welcome Sporting Gijon to Catalonia on Wednesday.

The visitors are languishing in the relegation zone after 24 games, with the Blaugrana just a point behind the Galacticos at the top.

Barca thrashed their opponents when they travelled to El Molinon last September, winning 5-0.

Here is how you can watch all the action from Spain's top division:

Date: Wednesday, March 1

Time: 6:30 p.m. GMT/1:30 p.m. ET

TV: Sky Sports 2/beIN Sports

Stream: Sky Go, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, fuboTV

Preview

As Barca stand on the brink of elimination from the UEFA Champions League, the effort to reclaim their La Liga crown could take centre stage in the coming weeks of the campaign.

Madrid have kept their noses ahead of their El Clasico rivals domestically, but victory against Gijon could see manager Luis Enrique's men take control at the top of the division.

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Barca have a superior goal-difference advantage over Madrid, and a high-scoring performance against Sporting could be crucial at the end of the season.

As the schedule heats up, Barca have had little time to prepare for the midweek game, working on their tactics at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, as Enrique faces his hometown team—according to the club's official website.

Barcelona's Twitter feed shared images of the team preparing for their next match:

Sporting have won only four league games this season, and relegation is likely as they struggle to limit their opponents.

Gijon gave conceded 48 goals in La Liga this term, meaning a goal fest is on the cards at the Camp Nou. The visitors do not have the defence to deal with Barca's attacking arsenal, and it could be an extremely traumatic night for the Asturian club.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, the Rojiblancos' preparations for the match were disturbed after they were made to locate 40 kilometres outside of Barcelona due to the Mobile World Congress taking place in Catalonia. The demand for hotel rooms in the city has forced the squad to stay in Martorell.

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Since Barca were defeated 4-0 in Paris, they have ground out a tough 2-1 victory away at Atletico Madrid and appear unfazed by their European humiliation.

The Blaugrana need to keep up the pressure on Madrid, and they rarely show weakness against inferior opposition at home.

Sporting are the perfect opponents for Enrique's side to play at this moment, and a big victory will make Madrid stand up and take note of the reigning champions.