Barça Atlètic vs. Sestao: Clash of Objectives in the 1st RFEF Match Preview, TV Schedule, and Predicted Lineups

Barça Atlètic, under the guidance of Rafa Márquez, seeks to extend their unbeaten streak to eight matches as they face Sestao in a crucial encounter at the Johan Cruyff Stadium on Saturday at 16:00. The objective for Márquez’s squad is to solidify their position in the promotion playoff zone. In contrast, Sestao aims to distance themselves from the relegation zone, currently sitting seventeenth with 25 points, while the ‘B’ team is fifth with 45 points after 26 matchdays.

The upcoming clash unfolds with divergent goals and contrasting form. Barça Atlètic has been unbeaten since their defeat to Arenteiro on January 13, accumulating seven matches without a loss, securing an impressive 17 out of 21 possible points. Meanwhile, Sestao, coming off a 3-0 victory against Sabadell in the last round, is determined to break free from the relegation threat.

Sestao has struggled away from home, with their last victory on the road dating back to November against Rayo Majadahonda. On the other hand, Barça Atlètic, led by Rafa Márquez, has shown resilience, and their top scorer, Pau Víctor, has been instrumental with 14 goals and 5 assists. Unai Hernández, the midfielder from Malgrat, also holds a crucial role as the second-best contributor to the ‘B’ team with 5 goals and 4 assists.

In the previous encounter, Barça Atlètic secured a 3-1 victory at Llanas, with standout performances from Marc Bernal, who scored a brace, and Pau Víctor. As the teams prepare for their showdown, memories of their last meeting on Catalan soil in the 1988-89 season, where Barça Atlètic emerged victorious with a 3-0 win, add historical significance.

Probable Lineups: Barça Atlètic: Astralaga, Casadó, Mbacke, Faye, Gerard Martín, Moha, Marc Bernal, Noah Darvich, Percan, Pau Víctor

Sestao: Sergi Puig, Markel, Jaso, Gaizka, Guruzeta, Azkue, Corbalán, Garai, Kaxe, Cabo, Aranzabe.

Referee: Sergio Escriche Guzmán

TV Broadcast: The Barça Atlètic vs. Sestao match for the 27th round of the 1st RFEF will take place at the Johan Cruyff Stadium on Saturday at 16:00 and can be watched live on Esport 3 and FEF.TV.