Barcelona Faces Tough Test at Valencia to Start La Liga Campaign
Barcelona’s quest to reclaim the La Liga title begins with a challenging away fixture against Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium on Saturday, August 17th.
Team News
After losing the title to Real Madrid, Barcelona have appointed Hansi Flick as their new manager. The German tactician will be eager to make an immediate impact. However, the team’s preparations have been disrupted by injuries and potential registration issues for new signings.
Valencia will be looking to build on a positive preseason and challenge for European places. With a strong defensive record and a potent attack, they could prove to be formidable opponents for Barcelona.
Predicted Barcelona XI (4-2-3-1): Ter Stegen (GK), Kounde, Cubarsi, Garcia, Balde, Christensen, Casado, Lamine Yamal, Gundogan, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
Predicted Valencia XI (4-3-3): Mamardashvili (GK), Correia, Tarrega, Mosquera, Vazquez, Guillamon, Pepelu, Guerra, Lopez, Mir, Duro.
valencia vs. Barcelona live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
TV channel: ESPN Deportes (Spanish), ABC
Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo, ABC app
