Barcelona, September 13 (Patrika English News): Barcelona return to La Liga action on Sunday, September 14, with a home clash against Valencia. The fixture, originally scheduled for Camp Nou, will instead take place at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, as redevelopment work continues at their main stadium.
Head coach Hansi Flick will be looking to steady his side after a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano before the international break, which allowed Real Madrid to move top of the table under Xabi Alonso.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona have been hit with fresh injury concerns, with Frenkie de Jong sidelined due to a muscle issue picked up during international duty. Marc Bernal (ACL) remains unavailable, and Gavi is out for at least two more months with a knee injury.
Pedri and Marc Casado are expected to anchor midfield, with Dani Olmo in the No.10 role. In attack, Marcus Rashford is tipped to start ahead of Raphinha after returning from international duty, alongside Robert Lewandowski, who is fit to lead the line.
At the back, Alejandro Balde (hamstring) is out until October, while captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is sidelined until 2026 following back surgery.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-2-3-1): J. Garcia (GK); Kounde, E. Garcia, Araujo, Martin; Pedri, Casado; Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski.
Injured: De Jong, Bernal, Balde, Gavi, Ter Stegen, D. Rodriguez
Suspended: None
Valencia Team News
Valencia boss Carlos Corberan heads into the clash on the back of a 3-0 win over Getafe and is expected to stick largely with the same side. Captain Jose Luis Gaya returns after suspension and will slot in at left-back.
Sergi Canos (groin) and Thierry Correia (ACL) remain sidelined, while Andre Almeida is out with an ankle injury. On-loan winger Largie Ramazani could be an option on the right if Corberan decides to rotate.
Valencia predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Agirrezabala (GK); Foulquier, Tarrega, Diakhaby, Gaya; Guerra, Santamaria; Rioja, Lopez, Danjuma; Duro.
Injured: Canos, Correia, Almeida
Suspended: None
Match Details
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Fixture: Barcelona vs Valencia
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Competition: La Liga
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Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
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Kick-off: 9:00 p.m. local / 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 a.m. AEST (Sep 15)
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Venue: Estadi Johan Cruyff, Barcelona
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Referee/VAR: To be confirmed