Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Valencia
Barcelona
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Jérémy Mathieu | Out | 6.85 | |
Dani Parejo | Out | 7.06 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Jonathan dos Santos | Out | 6.37 | |
Sergi Roberto | Out | 6.32 |
Team News
Valencia
Barcelona
- Valencia's come from behind win at Deportivo la Coruna last weekend brought them to within just two points of the Champions League places and Ernesto Valverde's men must now fancy themselves as favourites in the currently wide open race for fourth place.
- Los Che should also be boosted by the return of Roberto Soldado for the visit of the league leaders, whilst Sofiane Feghouli could also be involved after returning from the African Cup of Nations.
- Fernando Gago though won't be involved after moving back to Argentina on-loan with Velez Sarsfield this week so his two compatriots Tino Costa and Ever Banega should continue in midfield.
- Barcelona meanwhile had a satisfactory week as they swatted Osasuna aside to open up a 11-point gap at the top before claiming a 1-1 draw from their Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg away at Real Madrid.
- The exertions of Wednesday night's Clasico may though convince stand-in coach Jordi Roura to rotate a little from their strongest line-up that started at the Bernabeu with the likes of Javier Mascherano, Adriano and Thiago candidates to come in.
Barca 3-1