"Barcelona are targeting a fourth consecutive win in all competitions when the reigning LaLiga champions visit Oviedo on Thursday. Hansi Flick's side beat Valencia 6-0 and Getafe 3-0 at home either side of their Champions League victory at Newcastle and are five points behind top-flight leaders Real Madrid with a match in hand. Promoted Oviedo's 1-0 defeat at Elche was their fourth loss in the Blues' first five league games, beating Real Sociedad 1-0 at home on August 30."
"Lamine Yamal misses out for Barcelona again because of an injury to the Spain sensation's groin and abdomen area. Gavi is expected to be out for between four and five months with an injury to the Roja midfielder's right knee. Barca are also without goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen (back), Alejandro Balde (hamstring) and midfielder Gavi (knee). Barcelona starting XI: Joan Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Casado, Gerard Martin, Eric Garcia, Pedri, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford"
Barcelona sit five points behind LaLiga leaders Real Madrid with a match in hand and aim for a fourth straight win after dominant league victories and a Champions League success. Promoted Oviedo have lost four of their first five league matches, including a 1-0 defeat at Elche, and previously beat Real Sociedad at home. Nacho Vidal is absent for Oviedo with a hamstring injury and Luka Ilic was substituted versus Elche. Midfielder Alex Cardero has joined Mirandes on loan after extending his Oviedo deal until 2028. Barcelona face the match without Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Alejandro Balde. Kick-off is 20:30 BST on Thursday with live coverage on Premier Sports 1 and streaming via the Premier Sports app.
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