CE Sabadell vs. Barça Atlètic: High Voltage Catalan Derby Schedule, TV Broadcast, and Possible Lineups in First RFEF Match
CE Sabadell and Barça Atlètic gear up for an intense Catalan duel in Group 1 of the First RFEF, promising exciting moments on and off the field. Both teams are in good form, and encounters between the arlequinados and azulgranas have historically been heated affairs.
Sabadell, under the guidance of Óscar Cano, has turned around a challenging situation, going unbeaten in five consecutive matches. Despite this positive streak, they find themselves in a relegation position, ranking fifth from the bottom with 22 points.
Barça Atlètic, experiencing a season full of fluctuations, recently secured seven points out of the last nine available. Their journey includes victories against Real Sociedad (2-1) and Fuenlabrada (1-2) but stumbled at home against SD Logroñés (1-1).
The teams have prepared for the match differently, with CE Sabadell enjoying a more serene buildup. However, news of Sander Ballero’s meniscus injury and Alex Gualda’s suspension dampened the atmosphere. On the other side, Barça Atlètic faced challenges, illustrated by a training session with ten players from the youth team.
The clash holds particular significance for Barça Atlètic’s top scorer, Pau Víctor, who scored seven goals for Sabadell last season. Despite the recent challenges, Barça Atlètic aims to maintain their strong performance, and Pau Víctor’s presence adds an intriguing layer to the match.
CE Sabadell aims to turn Nova Creu Alta into a pressure cooker, urging fans to fill the stadium adorned in team scarves and jerseys. The arlequinados haven’t secured a home victory against Barça since 2016 in the Copa Catalunya, and in the league, their last win dates back to the 2013/2014 season.
The match will be televised by FEF TV and Esport3, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 on Sunday, February 11, at Nova Creu Alta in Sabadell.
Probable Lineups:
- CE Sabadell: Ortolá; Astals, Amelibia, Resta, Toni Herrero; Carles Salvador, Marc Martínez, Marru, Moyano; Vladys and Abde.
- Barça Atlètic: Marc Vidal; Marc Casadó, Mbacke, Faye, Gerard Martín; Moha, Aleix Garrido, Darvich; Naim, Pau Víctor, and Unai.
Referee: Abraham Rodríguez Cervantes, from the Andalusian Committee.
