On Saturday night, Barcelona will take on Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium, aiming to secure an away victory in La Liga. The Catalan side is coming off a confident 3-1 win against Real Betis, boosting their confidence ahead of this match.
Hansi Flick is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation with some adjustments to his starting XI. Players like Pau Cubarsi, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres may start this match.
Barcelona’s Predicted 4-2-3-1 Lineup Against Valencia
Defence
Wojciech Szczesny will be in goal, aiming for a clean sheet following his last performance. Partnering with Gerard Martin, Cubarsi will form the central pairing in Barcelona’s defence, tasked with maintaining their organization within their half.
Jules Kounde will play as the right-back aiming to showcase his abilities, while Joao Cancelo will occupy the left-back position. Both must fulfill their defensive responsibilities before supporting the attack.
Ronald Araujo and Alejandro Balde will provide depth on the bench for defensive coverage.
Midfield
Marc Bernal and Pedri will anchor the midfield, striving to dominate possession against their opponents.
The dynamic trio of Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Gavi will push forward as part of Flick’s attacking setup. Each needs to be in peak form to secure a win this weekend.
Attack
Ferran Torres will spearhead the attack for Barcelona, tasked with being a constant threat to the Valencia defence.
Robert Lewandowski will be available from the bench, potentially entering the match late on to make a difference if necessary.