It's La Liga return time on Sunday, September 14, and Barcelona must put distractions to one side as they head to the Johan Cruyff Stadium after a tricky start to the season.
The fixture was meant to open the new Camp Nou but has been pushed back, so the match will be played at the 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium — the smallest ground to host a La Liga game.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Barcelona: 7️⃣7 points from three matches, currently fourth (4th) 4️⃣.
🔸 Valencia: 4️⃣4 points from three matches, currently ninth (9th) 9️⃣.
️ 📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Valencia have won 59 of the previous 230 meetings between the clubs in all competitions.
🔥 Valencia has lost each of their last four matches against Barcelona, conceding 18 goals in that run.
🔥 Barcelona beat Valencia 7–1 in the corresponding fixture last season.
🔥 Los Che have not beaten Barcelona away in La Liga since April 2016.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔴🔵Barcelona | La Liga form: W🟢 W🟢 D🟡:
Hansi Flick’s champions began with two wins, scoring six goals, but were rocked by a tough Rayo Vallecano draw last time out. Flick must manage squad fitness and focus with the Champions League opener at Newcastle on September 18 looming.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Alejandro Balde and Frenkie de Jong are absent, limiting midfield and selection options. Marc Casado is likely to partner with Pedri, with Dani Olmo as number 10 and Ferran Torres leading the line, while Robert Lewandowski’s fitness is being handled cautiously.
⚪⚫Valencia | La Liga form: D🟡 L🔴 W🟢:
Carlos Corberan’s side are unbeaten in two of three and come into the game after a convincing 3–0 win over Getafe. Valencia spent big in the summer, bringing in eight players, and looks sharper than last season’s 12th-place finish suggested.
The squad reportedly has no injury concerns, and Arnaut Danjuma plus Diego Lopez have already found the net this term and could start.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴🟣Barcelona (possible):
J Garcia; Kounde, E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin; Pedri, Casado; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres.
⚪⚫Valencia (possible):
Agirrezabala; Tarrega, Diakhaby, Copete; Foulquier, Guerra, Santamaria, Gaya; Lopez, Danjuma, Rioja.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
• Lamine Yamal — creative fulcrum, the number 10 who can unlock tight defences from wings.
• Pedri & Marc Casado — midfield balance and control for Barcelona.
• Ferran Torres — leading the line in Lewandowski’s careful management.
• Arnaut Danjuma & Diego Lopez — Valencia’s recent scorers who can punish space.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Barcelona/Home to win = 1.23 ✅
💵 Valencia/Away to win = 12.04 ✅
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.79 ✅
💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 1.84 ✅
This is a fixture heavy with recent history and local pride — Barcelona need a statement after dropping points, while Valencia will believe they can exploit absences and carry momentum from their win.
Who takes the three points on Sunday? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Barcelona vs Valencia Spanish La Liga game here on MSport.
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