Lionel Messi charges forward now as Barcelona look to ensure they can take charge of this before Eibar begin to gain any more confidence.

Rakitic works the ball back to Messi who attempts to wriggle his way past three defenders but is eventually crowded out.

That's woken Barcelona up a bit and they begin to build from the back with purpose.

Eibar do, however, look comfortable enough in the early stages and wrestle back possession.

The visitors look up for this!

The visitors think they have the lead!

Frontman Sergi Enrich heads in from Cote's cross but he's flagged for offside and Eibar are narrowly denied a fantastic start to the match.

All four of Barcelona’s wins in La Liga under manager Quique Setien have been by a one goal margin.

Will we see another tight contest today? No chances for either side inside the opening few minutes.

Right, we're finally under way at the Nou Camp...

Bayern Munich opened up a four point lead at the Bundesliga summit last night courtesy of Robert Lewandowski's 88th-minute winner in a 3-2 victory against bottom placed Paderborn.

Today, RB Leipzig can reduce that gap to one point when they face Schalke later (17:30 GMT).

In Serie A, Juventus can go four points clear if they beat SPAL, with second placed Lazio and Inter Milan in third not in action until Sunday.

You'll be able to find reports on all today's big European matches on our European football page.

Still no action yet as there appears to be something wrong with VAR...

The players are out on the pitch and we should be under way shortly!

Barcelona have won their last three league games after winning just two in six before that.

It appears the champions are beginning to find form at the business end of the season.

But can they hold off Real Madrid's challenge?

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It's a chance for Barcelona to put the pressure back on Real Madrid ahead of Real's meeting with Levante later on.

Two points clear is the best Quique Setien's side can hope for today, but it could pave the way for a potentially decisive gap as the Spanish heavyweights prepare to go head-to-head a week on Sunday.

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Eibar find themselves 16th in La Liga and just two points above the relegation places.

They do have a couple of games in hand on the sides below them, but Jose Mendilibar's side must begin picking up results.

Eibar XI: Dmitrovic, Tejero, Burgos, Arbilla, Cote, Diop, Exposito, Orellana, Inui, Escalante, Enrich

Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann lead the attack for Barcelona against Eibar this afternoon, with new signing Martin Braithwaite on the bench.

Clement Lenglet returns from suspension to join Gerard Pique in central defence.

Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Firpo, Rakitic, Busquets, Arthur, Vidal, Messi, Griezmann

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Will we see this man in action today?

Barcelona completed the controversial signing of Danish striker Martin Braithwaite from Leganes for 18m euros (£15m) on Thursday, after being granted permission to make a signing outside the transfer window by La Liga.

While Barcelona were cleared to sign a replacement for the injured Ousmane Dembele, La Liga strugglers Leganes have been left in a relegation fight without their top scorer.

Striker Braithwaite joined Leganes in July following a spell on loan from Championship side Middlesbrough and has eight goals in 27 games this season.

Will it be another day of twists and turns in the La Liga title race, or will Real Madrid and Barcelona maintain their momentum before going head-to-head at the Bernabeu a week on Sunday?

Later, leaders Real Madrid are away to Levante - but first, Barcelona can take top spot if they beat Eibar at the Nou Camp.

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