Two clubs in the top half of the Liga BBVA table will do battle today in a league match between Barcelona and Elche. The first-division clash scheduled for 2 p.m. ET will be held at the Nou Camp in Barcelona and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.

What They're Saying

Sevilla manager Unai Emery (via Inside Spanish Football): "Games like this are really attractive for me, as we'll be playing against a rival who will demand a great deal from us, both in terms of our preparations, as well as during the whole 90 minutes. It's also exciting for us to be so close to them in the league table right now. I have utmost confidence in my team and the work we've done, just as I have utmost faith my players will have a good game."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: All eyes remain fixated on Barcelona's Lionel Messi and his future with the club. In 11 league appearances, the 27-year-old has seven goals and seven assists.

Barcelona's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Bravo; Alba, Bartra, Mascherano, Alves; Xavi, Busquets, Rakitic; Neymar, Messi, Suarez

Sevilla's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Beto; Tremoulinas, Pareja, Carrico, Coke; Mbia, Krychowiak; Vitolo, Suarez, Deulofeu; Bacca

Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (lineups and statistics via WhoScored).

Standings

RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1Real Madrid CF1190242113127
2FC Barcelona118122552025
3Valencia CF117312391424
4Atlético Madrid117222011923
5Sevilla FC117221811723
6Málaga CF11632149521
7Celta de Vigo115511711620
8Villarreal CF114341513215
9Athletic Club124351013-315
10Getafe CF11425814-614
11Eibar113441315-213
12RCD Espanyol122551216-411
13Rayo Vallecano113261424-1011
14Granada CF11245617-1110
15Real Sociedad112361216-49
16UD Almería11236914-59
17Deportivo La Coruña112361221-99
18Elche CF112361022-129
19Levante UD11236725-189
20Córdoba CF11065818-106