Here is a comprehensive compilation of TV schedules and listings for Barcelona's La Liga opener vs Alaves.

Saturday will see Barcelona embark on their Spanish Primera Division defense. After beating the likes of Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid to last season’s title, the Blaugrana will begin the 2018/19 campaign with a clash with Alaves.

The Catalan giant will play host to their very first opponent of the new term, with the Camp Nou crowd hoping to enjoy a victory. Valverde’s crew head into this tie in confident form, having picked up two titles since the pre-season.

One was the Joan Gamper trophy, a not-all-important silverware picked up courtesy of a 3-0 win over Boca Juniors. The other, however, was the Spanish Super Cup, which was secured via a victory over Sevilla.

Last season’s league and cup champion took on the side they beat in the Copa del Rey final, coming back from a goal down to win 2-1 in Morocco. That was the first trophy Lionel Messi lifted as club captain, having inherited the skipper’s armband from Andres IIniesta over the summer after the Spaniard’s departure.

Saturday’s game will also be an brilliant opportunity for the club’s new signings to leave their mark from the get-go. One duel that will be interesting to watch is that between Ousmane Dembele and Malcom, with the latter being brought to Camp Nou to offer competition.

Last time Alaves traveled to Barcelona, they handed the Spanish giant a real scare. However, the fact that they finished 14th in the table last season hints at a routine win for the home side.

Match facts

  • Alaves has lost only twice in their last five games (W3).
  • Barcelona has lost twice and drawn once in as many games (W2).
  • The Blaugrana has lost only once in 11 meetings with Saturday’s opponent.

Broadcast info

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Barcelona 3 - 0 Deportivo Alavés

August 18, 2018 4:15pmCamp Nou (Barcelona)

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