Barcelona are set to face Valencia in their upcoming La Liga fixture on Sunday, aiming to extend their impressive winning streak at the start of the new campaign.
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have made a flawless beginning to the league season, securing victories in all three matches played so far. The Blaugrana kicked things off with a dominant 5-0 away win over Elche CF, followed by a composed 2-0 success at home against Athletic Club. Last weekend, they continued their attacking prowess with a thrilling 5-2 home victory over Rayo Vallecano, reinforcing their position as early frontrunners for the title.
Barcelona team news
Heading into the clash at Mestalla, Barcelona are in high spirits, bolstered by several key squad updates.
A significant administrative win came as high-profile summer arrivals Gabriel Jesus and goalkeeper Dominik Livaković were officially registered and included in the matchday squad.
In midfield, the return of Gavi after a long absence brings both emotional and tactical benefits to Flick’s setup.
There was a moment of concern when young star Lamine Yamal sat out a full training session due to a slight knock, but Flick has confirmed that the winger is fully fit and expected to feature in the starting lineup.
On the injury front, Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji remain sidelined with knee problems, while academy talent Jesse Bisiwu is also unavailable.
Despite these absences, Barcelona possess considerable depth across the squad. Joan Garcia is anticipated to take his place between the posts, while the attacking line is likely to be led by Raphinha, supported by Yamal and Fermín López.
Barcelona predicted lineup
Possible Barcelona starting XI: J Garcia; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart; Pedri, Bernal; Yamal, Fermin, Gordon; Raphinha
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 3:15pm BST on Sunday, 6th September.
How to watch Valencia vs Barcelona?
Fans in the UK can watch the Valencia vs Barcelona La Liga encounter live on Premier Sports 2.
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