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PSV Eindhoven vs. Barcelona: Odds, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info for UCL Match

Rob Blanchette@@_Rob_BFeatured ColumnistNovember 27, 2018

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander  match between Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on November 24, 2018 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
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Barcelona can win Group B in the UEFA Champions League if they defeat PSV Eindhoven on the road on Wednesday.

The La Liga champions have already qualified for the knockout phase, and the Dutch team are bottom of the table. However, the Blaugrana are likely to field a rotated selection, with Luis Suarez missing out due to injury.

Meanwhile, PSV have an outside chance of a grabbing a spot in the UEFA Europa League, giving them motivation ahead of the clash at the Philips Stadion.

Here's how you can watch the game:

                   

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 28

Time: 8 p.m. GMT/3 p.m. ET

TV Info: BT Sport ESPN (UK), Univision (U.S.)

Live Stream: BT Sport App (UK); B/R LiveUnivision NOW (U.S.)

Odds: PSV win: 19-4, Barca win: 47-100, draw: 15-4

(Odds via OddsShark)

                                  

Preview

Barcelona's coach Ernesto Valverde gives a press conference before a training session at the Joan Gamper Sports Center in Sant Joan Despi near Barcelona on November 23, 2018, on the eve of the La Liga football match FC Barcelona against Atletico de Madrid
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Barca should be relaxed ahead of their journey to the Netherlands, with manager Ernesto Valverde leading his team out of the group with little fuss.

Valverde's 21-man party will be attempting to win the group on their travels, but Suarez was omitted from the squad.

Per the club's official website, the Uruguay international is joined by Sergi Roberto, Sergi Samper, Arthur Melo and Jasper Cillesen as absentees, but Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitic are back in contention.

Per Sky Sports, a club statement explained Suarez's status: "He will follow biological therapy with stem cells as a treatment for discomfort in the right knee and will be out for around two weeks."

MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 06:  Malcom of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Group B match of the UEFA Champions League between FC Internazionale and FC Barcelona at San Siro Stadium on November 6, 2018 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo
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The former Liverpool man's absence could offer a rare start for Malcom. The 21-year-old came off the bench to help Barca earn a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan at the San Siro on November 6, finishing with a clinical strike just seconds after replacing Ousmane Dembele.

Dembele's form and selection has been a source of bemusement for fans and pundits, but the France international is blessed with a burgeoning talent. The attacker has six goals to his name in La Liga and Europe this term, and he could benefit from Suarez's absence most.

Lionel Messi has primarily featured on the right side of the attack this season, but he could be moved to the centre with the striker position vacant.

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 24: Hirving Lozano of PSV during the Dutch Eredivisie  match between PSV v SC Heerenveen at the Philips Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Eindhoven Netherlands (Photo by Edwin van Zandvoort/Soccrates/Getty Images)
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PSV continue to be the top side in the Eredivisie this season. They have conceded only five goals and are unbeaten in 13 matches. Maximum points have ensured they have remained above rivals Ajax in the title race.

Ryan Thomas is the hosts' only absentee, giving manager Mark van Bommel a near-full squad to chose from.

The Dutch side will hope to cause a shock on home turf and then steal third spot on the final matchday.

A run in the UEFA Europa League could prove fruitful for PSV, opening up a potential route to European success in the second half of the campaign.

Hirving Lozano's form continues to excite PSV supporters, with the Mexican winger developing into one of the hottest talents in Europe after scoring 11 goals and providing six assists in all competitions this season.