Barcelona returned to La Liga action on Sunday night as they took on Valencia in Catalonia.
Headline by Hansi Flick They hope to get into this bonkers back kick Champions League Competition in Lisbon. Barca were 3-1 and 4-2 to Benfica on Tuesday, but incredibly Stole the contest at the death Thanks to the Raphinha strike. Their place in the round of 16 is secure ahead of their final league clash with Atalanta.
However, they dropped more points in La Liga last week as Jose Bordalas’ Getafe proved to be more than a nuisance once again. They are even further behind the leaders Real Madrid Despite being double Clasico rivals this season.
Valencia look vastly improved under new manager Carlos Corberan, who was appointed at the end of 2024. The historically great club has been horribly managed by Peter Lim, and the threat of dismissal is real.
Sunday’s visitors are mired in the relegation zone, but their performances since Corberan took over point towards the resurgent outfit. They beat Real Sociedad 1-0 at the Mestalla last week.
Here 90 min Guide to Barcelona vs Valencia in the La Liga.
Barcelona vs Valencia H2H Record (last five matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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Benfica 4-5 Barcelona – 21/01/25 |
Valencia 1-0 Real Sociedad – 19/01/25 |
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Getafe 1-1 Barcelona – 18/01/25 |
Ourse 0-2 Valencia – 14/01/25 |
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Barcelona 5-1 Real Betis – 15/01/25 |
Sevilla 1-1 Valencia – 11/01/25 |
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Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona – 12/01/25 |
RELDESE 0-2 VALENCIA – 07/01/25 |
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Athletic Club 0-2 Barcelona – 01/25 |
Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid – 03.03.2010. |
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United Kingdom |
Premier sports player, Laligatv, Premier Sports 2 |
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United States |
ESPN+, FUBOTV, ESPN app, ESPN Deportes |
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Canada |
TSN+ |
Given how Wojciech Szczesny performed in Lisbon on Tuesday night, it would be a huge surprise if Inaki Pena is not back between the sticks on Sunday. Marc-Andre ter Stegen is long-term injury absent.
Barca are also without Inigo Martinez and Marco Bernal, while Dani Olmo is a calf doubt.
Flick hasn’t turned too much in recent outings and it’s unlikely there will be much change on Sunday. The German will see next week’s Champions League clash with Atalanta as a better opportunity to offer the rest of his minutes.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Valencia (4-2-3-1):: Foam; Kounde, Araujo, Cbarsi, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Cristhian Mosquera has enjoyed a fine season for Valencia despite their struggles, and his suspension absence on Sunday comes as a huge blow. Real Madrid are among the 20-year-old’s reported admirers, but the centre-back is likely to leave before the end of the transfer window.
Another youngster, Yarek Gasiorowski, is expected to deputize for the Mosquito in Catalonia.
Valencia are also without Mouctar’s Diakhaba and Thierry Correia through injuries.
Hugo Duro is the man Barca will need in attack. The Valencia forward has scored just six goals in La Liga this term but scored the match-winner against Real Sociedad last week.
Valencia predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-2-3-1):: Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Tarrega, Gasiorowski, Gaya; Guerra, Barrenechea; Lopez, Almeida, Rioja; Duro.
Barcelona have shown that their top line is untouchable this season, but teams have had too much success against Flick’s side in the last month. So there is scope for the improvement of the Valencia team to result in Catalonia.
Corberan has put the order back in clothes for the fall and they are going to make this game competitive. The hosts, at the moment, do not look like they contain anyone.
Valencia forced Barcelona Come from behind in August and it may be a similar story this weekend.
Prediction: Barcelona 2-1 Valencia
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