Another La Liga classic - FC Barclona vs Sevilla FC - rears its head for the first time this year in what has historically been one of Sevilla's most difficult fixtures in domestic competition. An undoubtedly arduous task to shock los culés at the Camp Nou, but despite Barca's unbeaten run - 18 goals in five successive league wins at home - fleeting doubts have crept into their game and the league leaders have conceded six this season. Nonetheless, in the ten matches Valverde's side have played, they have picked up nine wins and just one draw - away against Simeone's Atlético Madrid.
An unquestionable streak for Barcelona so far but one that has to end at some point, as other teams are proving this season. Sevilla will need to compete with all of their pride and character, fighting for victory and defending their badge with every sinew. Once the match is over, the Nervionenses will want to leave with their heads held high, safe in the knowledge they left everything on the field.
A match to re-establish solidity against a side who will look to do everything through Messi
This Saturday's clash in the Camp Nou will be the first away visit for Berizzo's Sevilla after redeeming three successive losses with more recognisable performances in the Copa del Rey, La Liga and the Champions League. The clash comes at a time when Sevilla will be looking to re-establish familiar solidity. They will have to do so against a team who wins for fun but has started to show small cracks in their game and has been less convincing in latest outings.