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Barça Aims for Fourth Straight Win at Valencia
6 Sep
Summary
- Barcelona seeks a fourth consecutive win to start La Liga.
- Valencia has struggled, losing their last two league matches.
- Barcelona boasts a strong attacking record, averaging four goals.
Barcelona is set to pursue their fourth consecutive victory of the La Liga season as they travel to face Valencia on Sunday. The reigning champions have had a flawless start, achieving significant wins against Elche and Rayo Vallecano, alongside a victory over Athletic Club.
While Barcelona may have an eye on their upcoming Champions League fixture, they cannot afford to overlook this away match. They have an opportunity to widen the gap over Real Madrid, who suffered a surprising defeat on Friday. Valencia has experienced a difficult beginning to their campaign, with an opening draw followed by two consecutive losses.
Barcelona is expected to maintain their perfect record with another stylish, high-scoring performance. Their offensive prowess, featuring players like Raphinha, Anthony Gordon, and Lamine Yamal, poses a significant threat to Valencia's defense. Barcelona has a strong recent head-to-head record against Valencia.
Valencia faces significant challenges due to a lengthy injury list, which further hampers their prospects against Barcelona. Several key players are sidelined with various issues, including ankle, muscle, knee, and ACL injuries. Striker Umar Sadiq is out with a long-term hamstring problem.
Barcelona also has several players unavailable due to injuries. Frenkie de Jong, Roony Bardghji, and Jesse Bisiwu are out, while Gavi is a doubt. Gabriel Jesus may be available, but Raphinha is expected to lead the attack. The match is scheduled to kick off at 10:15 a.m. ET / 7:15 a.m. PT / 3:15 p.m. BST on Sunday, September 6th, in Valencia, Spain.
