Yahoo Sports Valencia vs Barcelona live stream preview: Watch La Liga opener online
La Liga runners-up Barcelona kick off their bid to go one better when they meet Valencia at the Mestalla on Saturday evening (8:30 p.m., UK time).
The hosts have won the Spanish championship six times, but their most recent victory was in 2004. They have struggled recently, not finishing in the top four since 2019. Their league performances in the last five seasons include finishes of ninth, 13th, ninth, 16th, and ninth.
Last season, Rubén Baraja’s men won 13 matches, drew 10, and lost 15 out of 38 league games, earning 49 points and finishing in ninth place, eight points behind seventh-placed Real Betis.
Barcelona finished last term as the runners-up in La Liga, ending the season 10 points behind the champions, Real Madrid. They had mixed results in pre-season, including a 3-0 defeat to Monaco in the Joan Gamper Trophy, a win against Real Madrid and draws with Manchester City and AC Milan.
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Valencia vs Barcelona team news
Valencia are currently facing injury concerns from last season and will be missing four confirmed players for their upcoming home match. Fran Pérez, Mouctar Diakhaby, Jaume Doménech, and José Gayà are out with fitness issues.
César Tárrega will likely start in central defence after returning to Mestalla from a loan spell at Real Valladolid. Dimitrievski is expected to debut in goal, as goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to leave the club before the transfer window closes.
Mir has joined to strengthen Valencia’s forward options for the new season, but he is anticipated to begin the match on the bench against Barcelona. Hugo Duro, who scored 13 league goals last season, will lead the line with support from André Almeida.
As for Barcelona, newcomer Dani Olmo has not yet been registered with La Liga, so the Spanish international will miss the chance to debut for the club this weekend.
Ronald Araujo, Ansu Fati, Frenkie de Jong, and Gavi are out due to injuries, while Pedri remains doubtful. However, there is a slight chance he could be on the bench as he has been included in the squad.
As a result, Pablo Torre and Marc Casado could start in midfield. At the same time, Alejandro Balde is expected to play left-back, fully recovering from his serious hamstring injury earlier this year.
Lamine Yamal has just returned to Barcelona training after helping Spain win the 2024 Euros, but the teenager is expected to be in the side on Saturday, while Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha should also feature in the final third of the field.
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