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Barcelona are set to host Valencia just a few days after their 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, as they now return to LaLiga Santander action.
The Blaugrana managed to get back to winning ways after losing two matches in a row against Manchester United and Almeria and now they’ll target a three-point haul against Valencia.
Xavi Hernandez‘s team currently sit top of the table, seven points above Real Madrid. They will face second-bottom Valencia, who managed their first win in eight games across all competitions when they beat Real Sociedad 1-0 last weekend thanks to an Igor Zubeldia own goal in the first half.
Barcelona vs Valencia predicted line-ups
Gavi is suspended for Barcelona, while Pedri, Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele remain sidelined through injuries and Andreas Christensen is an injury doubt after missing out on Thursday’s Classico.
As for Valencia, they will travel to Catalonia without the injured Jaume Domenech, Jose Gaya, Gabriel, Edinson Cavani, Nico Gonzalez and Marcos Andre.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-3-3): Marc-Andre Ter Stegen; Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie De Jong, Sergio Busquets, Franck Kessie; Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, Raphinha.
Valencia predicted XI (4-3-3): Giorgi Mamardashvili; Thierry Correia, Eray Comert, Mouctar Diakhaby, Antonio Lato; Yunus Musah, Hugo Guillamon, Andre Almeida; Samu Castillejo, Hugo Duro, Samuel Lino.
Barcelona vs Valencia: When does it start?
Sunday’s LaLiga Santander clash between Barcelona and Valencia will kick off at 16:15 CET, the local time in Spain.
That makes it a 15:15 GMT start for fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland. LaLiga fans in the United States can watch Barcelona vs Valencia at 10:15 ET / 07:15 PT.
Barcelona vs Valencia: Where to watch it?
LaLigaTV and Viaplay Sports 1 are showing Barcelona vs Valencia in the United Kingdom and Ireland, while ESPN+ have the rights in the United States.
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