Barça under championship pressure. On the occasion of the 21st day of the Liga, FC Barcelona welcomes Valence CF (a match to follow on FM, kick -off 9 p.m.) with the obligation to reconnect with the victory because the Catalans, 3rd with 39 points, have not won since four championship matches and have been in ten Real Madrid and six from Atlético units. Opposite, Valence is suffering this season with a 19th place and only 16 points on the clock but the Club Che has just won its third success of the season against Real Sociedad.
For this match, Hansi Flick must compose without Martinez, Olmo, Ter Stegen and Pedri, sick and absent from the last minute. Szczęsny begins in the cage, despite his complicated match in Lisbon in the middle of the week, with a defense made up of Koundé, Cubarsi, Garcia and Baldé. De Jong accompanies Casado and Fermin in the middle while in front of Ferran Torres, preferred in Lewandowski, is supported by Raphinha and Yamal. On the Valence side, Carlos Corberan is deprived of Mosquera (suspended) but also wounded Caufriez, Correia and Rafa Mir. He opted for a 4-2-3-1 with Mamardashvili with the goal. Tarrega and Gasiorowski form the hinge with Foulquier and Gaya on the sides. Pepelu and Guerra will evolve in recovery while Rioja, Almeida and Lopez will be in support of Duro in front.
Official compositions:
FC Barcelona: Szczęsny – Kounde, Garcia, Cubarsi, Baldé – Fermin, De Jong, Casado – Yamal, Ferran Torres, Raphinha.
Valence Cf: Mamardashvili – Foulquier, Tarrega, Gasiorowski, Gaya – Pepelu, Guerra – Lopez, Almeida, Rioja – Duro.