Overview

• The LaLiga match kicks off tonight at Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Matchday 6, with Barcelona unbeaten through five league games.
• Barcelona’s official squad includes academy recalls Pedro Fernández ‘Dro’ and goalkeeper Eder Aller, while Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde are not yet cleared to return.
• Gavi is out for roughly five months following knee surgery, with Marc-André ter Stegen also sidelined and Fermín López expected to miss around three weeks with a groin injury.
• Previews indicate potential rotation, with Pau Cubarsí, Ronald Araújo, Marc Casadó and Dani Olmo in line for starts and Marcus Rashford pushing to rejoin the XI.
• Newly promoted Oviedo have scored just one goal in five league matches and may switch to a back three, with Federico Viñas available after suspension.