Confirmed lineups for Barcelona v Valencia clash

Barcelona, third, face Valencia on Monday, while runaway league leaders Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 1-0 on Friday.

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez urged his players to "give more for not having done their homework" this season in the final six games of La Liga, in which his side are aiming to secure second place.

The Catalan coach answered a single question about his next opponent in a press conference: "Pipo Baraja is doing an extraordinary job on the Valencia bench," he told reporters.

Barcelona starting lineup: Ter Stegen (GK); Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo; Fermin, Christensen, Gundogan; Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha.

Valencia starting lineup: Mamardashvili (GK); Correia, Mosquera, Yarek, Vazquez; Peter, Pepelu, Guerra, Lopez; Duro and Almeida.

 

April 29, 2024