Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid live score, updates, highlights from La Liga Sunday match

After discovering their road to the Champions League knockout stage will be an arduous one, Barcelona return to the pitch on Sunday hoping to further enhance their La Liga form as they host newly-promoted Real Valladolid at the Camp Nou.

Barcelona were slotted into the clear "Group of Death" in the 2022/23 Champions League alongside Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. The Blaugrana, therefore, will look to improve form quickly before the group stage begins in early September.

The Catalan club were held to a scoreless draw in the season's opening match before improving marginally in the subsequent 4-1 win over Real Sociedad. The first half against La Real served to further highlight Barcelona's deficiencies, but the introduction of Ansu Fati early in the second-half proved vital to a turnaround. Barcelona deployed fringe players in a midweek charity friendly against Manchester City that ended in a 3-3 draw.

Meanwhile, Valladolid were blasted by Villarreal 3-0 in their first fixture back in the Spanish top-flight, but they managed a turnaround with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Sevilla in Matchweek 2. The club is owned by former Brazilian international Ronaldo, who purchased a 51 per cent stake in the club in 2018.

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The Sporting News will be following the match live and providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.

Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid live score   1H 2H Final Barcelona 2 – – Real Valladolid 0 – –

Goals: 24th min — BAR — Robert Lewandowski43rd min — BAR — Pedri

Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid live updates, highlights, commentary HALFTIME: Barcelona 2-0 Real Valladolid

It's the conclusion of a 45-minute onslaught from Barcelona, with the visitors lucky to be trailing by just two.

Robert Lewandowski got his first Camp Nou goal, while Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha were both fantastic as they swapped flanks throughout. A comprehensive opening 45 minutes from Barcelona, who look ready for the Champions League Group of Death to begin play.

It’s like Valladolid are just trying to survive a constant barrage of Barça threats in this first half.

Raphinia, Dembélé, Pedri, Gavi, Lewandowski have all been so so sharp. It’s too much for Valladolid. Barça have so much clarity in the offensive third.

— Nico Cantor (@Nicocantor1) August 28, 2022

45+3 min: In the best chance for Valladolid of the first half, just moments before the break, Guardiola comes very close to meeting a cross at the back post. Instead, Eric Garcia comes flying in to produce a safety-first header over the end line to concede a corner. The set-piece comes to nothing.

43rd min: GOAL, BARCELONA! Play has been restarted as both players appear to be fit to continue. Barcelona go right back to peppering the Valladolid 18-yard-box, and immediately they double the lead. Ousmane Dembele, switched to the right, cuts inside at the top of the penalty area and slices through the defense with a brilliant square cut pass. Pedri, making the streaking run, meets it and blasts the ball into the back of the net.

39th min: There's a significant delay as Valladolid's central defenders are involved in a friendly-fire clash of heads. Both are down as the referee immediately stops play and gestures vociferously for the medical staff to enter the pitch.

35th min: Barcelona continue to probe for a second as the visitors can barely hang on. A bevy of crosses from each flank continue to pepper the Valladolid penalty area. Dembele takes a shot from the top of the box but it's saved by Masip.

24th min: GOAL, BARCELONA! The hosts have been deserving of an opening goal, and it's finally arrived thanks to the talisman Robert Lewandowski, who opens his Camp Nou account. The delivery came from the right and Raphinha, who curled one to perfection, and the Polish star met it at the far post. Perfectly crafted opener.

Watch in the USA:

Barcelona mete el primer gol!

LEWANDOWSKI ???? pic.twitter.com/AWT0I1Eg6a

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 28, 2022

Watch in the UK:

Lewandowski on the scoresheet once again for Barcelona! ????

A fantastic cross from Raphinha and the Polish superstar wasn't going to let it get past his outstretched leg ???? pic.twitter.com/9pM41XAxpg

— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) August 28, 2022

22nd min: Barcelona hit the frame again, as Lewandowski squares to Dembele for a shot from the left-hand edge of the penalty area. It clatters the top-left corner, although it never truly felt like it had a chance. The hosts are continuing to search for the opening goal.

17th min: Barcelona are probing down both flanks, and it has generated a bevy of early corners, up to 6 of them already for the hosts. Still no breakthrough.

12th min: Chance, Barcelona! How did that stay out?!?!?! The hosts have had the lion's share of attacking possession, but it hadn't really produced much until 12 minutes in and it's a mystery how the ball doesn't end up in the back of the net.

A fantastic cross from Raphinha on the right met the head of Lewandowski who rose high to snag it. It hits the inside of the left post, into the goalkeeper, and somehow skitters straight along the goal line. Lewandowski tried to get a follow-up to it but it bounced harmlessly away. Look how close it was!

⚽???? ¡¡AL PALO LEWANDOWSKI!! Centro de raphinha y gran remate de cabeza del polaco, pero la pelota no quiso entrar https://t.co/HtaElubY6M #BarçaRealValladolid pic.twitter.com/mqO7fTBE8k

— MARCA (@marca) August 28, 2022

¡Vaya doble ocasión para Lewandowski!

Envió un cabezazo al palo y no pudo llegar a conectar con el rechace posterior. ¡La tuvo el @FCBarcelona_es!#LaLigaEnDAZN ⚽ pic.twitter.com/3xzTyl6jFc

— DAZN España (@DAZN_ES) August 28, 2022

1st min: The match is under way at the Camp Nou! Looks like Kounde is actually playing at right-back, with Ronald Araujo at center-back alongside Eric Garcia. Interesting move by Xavi, with Sergino Dest still frozen out.

Pre-Match: Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid (kickoff at 7:30pm local CEST)

15 mins to kick: Barcelona have won 14 of the last 15 meetings with Real Valladolid, with just a 1-0 league defeat in 2014 as the only blemish. It will take a heroic effort for the newly-promoted side to buck that trend today!

26 mins to kick: Barcelona midfielder Gavi, still just 18 years old, will reach a half-century of Spanish top flight appearances today. Quite the accomplishment.

50 - Gavi ???????? will make his 50th appearance for Barcelona in all competitions, becoming the first LaLiga player born in 2003 or later to reach this figure across all competitions. Reality. pic.twitter.com/DGzuvhnpWH

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) August 28, 2022

30 mins to kick: Barcelona Femeni star Alexia Putellas is presented to fans after winning UEFA Best Female Player of the Year award during the Champions League draw on Thursday. She's still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in the run-up to the Euro 2022.

Alexia Putellas presents her UEFA Player of the Year award in front of her home fans at the Camp Nou before the Barcelona-Real Valladolid match ???? pic.twitter.com/JA85bxtu0h

— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) August 28, 2022

55 mins to kick: Starters are in, and new signing Jules Kounde, just registered for La Liga action, is in the lineup for Barcelona. He partners with Eric Garcia in defense, dropping Andreas Christensen to the bench. Kounde struggled at times as he earned minutes in the midweek charity friendly against Man City, it will be interesting to see how he performs against Real Valladolid.

For Valladolid, it's nearly the same lineup from last match, with just captain Roque Mesa dropping to the bench in midfield, with 22-year-old Monchu favored.

87 mins to kick: It's been a warm day in Spain, which will likely see water breaks taken in both halves. Currently, it's 84°F/29°C in Barcelona, with temperatures steadily sliding lower through the evening. Appears to be some slight wind too.

⛳️ The corner flags are ready for the game pic.twitter.com/JBFOGoMewx

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 28, 2022

110 mins to kick: Real Valladolid will be glad not to see Lionel Messi in the opposition squad as the two teams meet in La Liga play. The former Barcelona superstar scored eight goals in 11 league matches against Real Valladolid, but his terrorizing didn't end there. He had moments of brilliance, such as this incredible run to assist a goal by Pedro back in May of 2010. Messi would also bag a brace in this match as Barcelona won 4-0.

Pedro ???? ValladolidMessi ???? pic.twitter.com/W66bIUJvxm

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 28, 2022

120 mins to kick: Barcelona manager Xavi will have fond memories of matching up against Real Valladolid, having scored his first-ever La Liga goal for Barcelona against the side.

???? Some years ago ???? ValladolidXavi scored his first LaLiga goal for Barça ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/eNum86Hedg

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 28, 2022

Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid lineups & team news

Having seen Samuel Umtiti leave on loan for Italian side Lecce, Barca were able at last to complete the registration of defender Jules Kounde. The defender will now make his debut this weekend, replacing Andreas Christensen who is ill.

The introduction of young winger Ansu Fati was critical to the 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad last weekend, but he begins yet again on the bench. Ferran Torres, the man he replaced last weekend, has been ineffective so far, and he drops out as well. Xavi has a weekly decision to make between right-sided wingers Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele, although this time he gives both a start, with one to play on the left.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frenkie de Jong, both of whom are linked with moves to other clubs this summer, don't feature from the start, with Robert Lewandowski leading the line and Sergio Busquets back from suspension. Sergino Dest is another who could depart after not being left out of the squad for the third straight league match.

Young left-back Alex Balde played very well against Real Sociedad, starting over Jordi Alba, and could be given another opportunity to be a difference-maker. Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen have been Xavi's preferred center-back pairing thus far, preferred over longtime Barcelona veteran Gerard Pique.

Barcelona starting lineup (4-3-3): Ter Stegen (GK) — Balde, Garcia, Kounde, Araujo — Gavi, Busquets, Pedri — Dembele, Lewandowski, Raphinha.

Barcelona subs (12): Pena (GK), Tenas (GK), Alba, Pique, Roberto, Pjanic, Kessie, de Jong, Fati, F. Torres, Depay, Aubameyang.

It's possible that Real Valladolid manager Pacheta makes a change in goal. Starter Sergio Asenjo made a massive error late last weekend allowing Sevilla to level the score at 1-1 and earn a draw. Asenjo, acquired this summer from Villarreal after he lost his place there, could be replaced by long-time Valladolid goalkeeper Jordi Masip who started through last season's promotion campaign and has been with the club since a move from Barcelona in 2017.

Elsewhere, center-back Jawad El Yamiq is suspended for the match after receiving a red card in last weekend's game. He was sent off from the bench after already having been substituted off, red carded alongside Sevilla defender Marcos Acuna, who had also already been withdrawn.

Striker Sergi Guardiola, back from his loan last year at Rayo Vallecano, is yet to get off the mark this season. Former Sevilla and Swansea field general Roque Mesa is the club's captain, but he drops to the bench surprisingly for Monchu in midfield.

Real Valladolid projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Masip (GK) — Escudero, J. Fernandez, J. Sanchez, L. Perez — Aguado, Monchu, K. Perez — Anuar, Guardiola, I. Sanchez.

Real Valladolid subs (11): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)

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— Real Valladolid CF ???????????????? (@realvalladolidE) August 26, 2022

How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid   UK USA Canada Australia Date Sun, Aug. 28 Sun, Aug. 28 Sun, Aug. 28 Mon, Aug. 29 Time 18:30 BST 13:30 ET 13:30 ET 03:30 AEST TV channel Premier Sports 1, LaLigaTV  — TSN4  — Streaming Premier Player HD ESPN+ TSN.com, TSN app Optus Sport

UK: Sunday's match between Barcelona and Real Valladolid from Camp Nou will be broadcast in the United Kingdom on Premier Sports 1 and LaLigaTV, with streaming available on Premier Player HD.

USA: La Liga matches all season long can be seen in the United States exclusively on ESPN's subscription-based streaming service ESPN+.

Canada: La Liga matches can be seen in Canada all season long on TSN, with this particular match available on TSN4, as well as streaming on TSN.com and the TSN app.

Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for La Liga is Optus Sport, who also carries the Premier League after signing a new deal with the English top flight through 2028.

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Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid betting odds, lines, picks & prediction

Odds via DraftKings (USA), Sports Interaction (Canada), & SkyBet (UK).

Like La Real, Valladolid could give Barcelona trouble with a tenacious showing in midfield, but it likely won't last.

The Catalan side are too strong and too talented to be held down for long, and the options for Xavi off the bench are unmatched in European play. Expect Barcelona to overwhelm the newly-promoted side in the second half.

Pick: Highest scoring half — 2nd half (-115 on DraftKings)

Prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Real Valladolid

  DraftKings SportsInteraction SkyBet Barcelona win -700 1.14 1/8 Draw +700 7.42 15/2 Real Valladolid win +1200 15.00 18/1 Both teamsto score Y / N +120 / -150 2.01 / 1.63 11/10, 4/6 Over / Under3.5 goals -105 / -130 1.94 / 1.81 4/5, 10/11 Barcelona -2.5 +110 2.14 — Real Valladolid +2.5 -150 1.69 —