FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2024-25: H2H Record, Playing XI, Key Facts

Barcelona will be eager to secure their first La Liga win since early December when they host Valencia on Sunday night. The Catalan club has struggled in recent league outings, managing just one victory in their last eight matches. They are currently sitting third in the league standings.

Barcelona are trailing leaders Real Madrid by seven points. Meanwhile, Valencia are positioned 19th in the table with only 16 points from 20 matches but head into the contest in good form. The home side comes into this fixture following a thrilling 5-4 victory over Benfica in the Champions League.

This ensured their progression to the knockout stages with a game to spare. Additionally, Barcelona have already tasted domestic success this season, having claimed the Spanish Super Cup with a commanding 5-2 win over Real Madrid and advancing to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after a 5-1 triumph over Real Betis.

FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF Head-to-Head Stats

FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF Team News

FC Barcelona

Barcelona will be without several key players, including Inigo Martinez, Marc Bernal, Dani Olmo, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen, all sidelined with injuries. Midfielder Pedri will also miss the match due to illness.

Goalkeeper Inaki Pena is expected to return to the starting lineup, while Fermin Lopez could replace Pedri in midfield. Robert Lewandowski, who has netted six times in four matches against Valencia, will lead the attack.

Valencia CF

Valencia will be missing Cristhian Mosquera through suspension, a significant loss given his reputation as one of La Liga's most promising defenders. The visitors will also be without Mouctar Diakhaby and Thierry Correia due to injuries, but no new fitness concerns have been reported.

Coach Carlos Corberan is likely to stick with most of the side that recently defeated Real Sociedad, with young defender Yarek Gasiorowski set to feature, and Hugo Duro, who has six league goals this season, leading the line.

FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF Full Squad

FC Barcelona: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Inaki Pena, Wojciech Szczesny, Ander Astralaga, Diego Kochen, Aron Yaakobishvili, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araujo, Inigo Martinez, Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Hector Fort, Gerard Martin, Sergi Dominguez, Andres Cuenca, Alvaro Cortes, Gavi, Pedri, Pablo Torre, Fermin Lopez, Marc Casado, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, Noah Darvich, Guille Fernandez, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Pau Victor, Lamine Yamal, Toni Fernandez

Valencia CF: Jaume Domenech, Stole Dimitrievski, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Raul Jimenez, Vicent Abril, Thierry Correia, Max Caufriez, Cristhian Mosquera, Mouctar Diakhaby, Hugo Guillamon, Jose Gaya, Cesar Tarrega, Max Aarons, Dimitri Foulquier, Jesus Vazquez, Yarek Gasiorowski, Ruben Iranzo, Iker Cordoba, Rodrigo Abajas, Enzo Barrenechea, Sergi Canos, Javi Guerra, Andre Almeida, Pepelu, Fran Perez, Ali Fadal, Martin Tejon, Pedro Aleman, Hugo Duro, Rafa Mir, Umar Sadiq, Diego Lopez, Dani Gomez, Luis Rioja, David Otorbi, German Valera, Warren Madrigal, Ismael Santana, Pablo Lopez

FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF Key Aspects

Despite their attacking prowess, with 52 goals scored in La Liga this season, Barcelona's recent league form has been concerning. Their last league victory came against Mallorca in early December, and since then, they have endured draws against Real Betis and Getafe, while suffering defeats to Leganes and Atletico Madrid.

They now find themselves five points behind second-placed Atletico Madrid and seven points adrift of top spot, making this match a crucial one in their pursuit of the title. Valencia, on the other hand, have endured a tough campaign with only three wins, seven draws, and ten losses. However, they are currently enjoying a four-game unbeaten run.

This includes Copa del Rey victories over Eldense and Ourense CF. In La Liga, they recently earned a 1-1 draw against Sevilla and a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad. Los Che have not beaten Barcelona in the league since January 2020 and have not won at Camp Nou since April 2016, but they arrive with fresh legs and renewed confidence.

FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF Predicted XI

FC Barcelona Probable XI: Pena; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Casado, Gavi; Yamal, F Lopez, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Valencia CF Probable XI: Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Tarrega, Gasiorowski, Gaya; Guerra, Barrenechea; D Lopez, Almeida, Rioja; Duro