BARCELONA vs. ATHLETIC BILBAO Live Stream FREE Online: 2014 Spanish Liga BBVA Table, Live Coverage From Barcelona, Projected Lineups and TACTICAL PREVIEW

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Two clubs in the top four of the Spanish Liga table will do battle today in a league match between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao. The first-division clash scheduled for 3 p.m. ET will be held at the Nou Camp in Barcelona and can be live streamed here free.

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FC Barcelona enter today's match after virtually being eliminated from three competitions—the Copa del Rey, Spanish Liga and UEFA Champions League—in one week. That, however, won't keep manager Tata Martino from promising his side will fight until the bitter end (h/t to the club's official website). "We have suffered three tough blows in a few days, but it is our duty to keep fighting until the end," Martino said.

"It is hard to keep our spirits up because we are not used to things like this" he added. "Nobody should think that this is something easy to get over. It is up to us to get the fans feeling enthusiastic about our football again and sticking with the team."

"Right now we just have to keep working because we still have a chance. My strength and energy have to be focused on this season and no further."

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Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Barcelona's Lionel Messi has been the focus of increased scrutiny in recent weeks. Despite his 25 goals and 10 assists in 24 appearances this season, the 26-year-old has been accused of saving his performances for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. His 67 touches were fewer than any other Barcelona attacking player in the Copa del Rey final. He'll look to return to form at home this afternoon.

Barcelona's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Pinto; Adriano, Mascherano, Bartra, Alves; Iniesta, Song, Xavi; Fábregas, Messi, Sánchez

Athletic Bilbao's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Iraizoz; Balenziaga, José, Laporte, Iraola; Iturraspe, Morán; Muniain, Ander, Susaeta; Aduriz

(h/t to WhoScored)

Spanish League Table

  Rnk   Team MP W D L GF GA +/- Pts  
  1   Atlético Madrid 34 27 4 3 74 22 52 85  
  2   Real Madrid 33 25 4 4 94 32 62 79  
  3   FC Barcelona 33 25 3 5 92 27 65 78  
  4   Athletic Club 33 18 8 7 58 35 23 62  
  5   Sevilla FC 33 16 8 9 61 47 14 56  
  6   Real Sociedad 34 15 9 10 58 51 7 54  
  7   Villarreal CF 33 15 7 11 52 38 14 52  
  8   Valencia CF 34 12 9 13 47 47 0 45  
  9   Levante UD 34 10 11 13 30 41 -11 41  
  10   RCD Espanyol 34 11 8 15 38 44 -6 41  
  11   Celta de Vigo 34 11 7 16 40 51 -11 40  
  12   Málaga CF 33 10 8 15 35 43 -8 38  
  13   Granada CF 33 11 4 18 30 46 -16 37  
  14   Rayo Vallecano 33 11 4 18 39 70 -31 37  
  15   Osasuna 34 9 8 17 29 54 -25 35  
  16   Elche CF 34 8 11 15 27 46 -19 35  
  17   Real Valladolid 33 6 14 13 32 50 -18 32  
  18   Getafe CF 34 8 8 18 29 51 -22 32  
  19   UD Almería 34 8 6 20 36 68 -32 30  
  20   Real Betis 33 5 7 21 28 66 -38 22

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