FC Barcelona will face Valencia on Sunday in the fourth round of the 2026/27 La Liga season.
the Blaugrana They visit Mestalla having already won each of their three matches this season and sit at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, Che They have collected just one point from their first three matches and currently sit 17th in the table.
Facing Barcelona represents a difficult challenge for Valencia, and their task is made more difficult by the absence of several key players.
Six Valencia players were excluded
In fact, according to Sports worldValencia coach Carlos Corberan will miss the efforts of Guido Rodriguez, Jonathan Copete, Omar Sadiq, Justin De Haas, Diego Lopez and Sergi Canos for Barcelona’s visit.
Doubts still hover around three other players: Dimitri Foulquier, Luis Rioja and Ken van Aeuvelen.
This situation is likely to force Corberan to make several changes to his starting lineup as he looks to find a way to contain the league leaders.
Harvey Elliott is available for the first time
There is at least one positive development for Valencia. Harvey Elliott, who joined from Liverpool on loan on deadline day, is fit and available for selection.
The English midfielder is expected to play an important role in improving Valencia’s level this season, and may make his debut against Barcelona.
His arrival provides Corberan with a new attacking option at a time when injuries have significantly reduced his options.
What about Barcelona?
Barcelona is heading into the match hoping that They continue their recent strong record at the Mestalla.
The Catalans have lost just twice in their last 10 visits to Valencia, and will be looking to extend that run with another win.
Hansi Flick’s side currently lead La Liga and will be determined to collect another three points on Sunday, while Valencia face the difficult task of achieving their first league win of the season amid a growing injury crisis.
the Blaugrana He will be without Frenkie de Jong and Ronnie Bardji, both of whom are long-term absentees due to injury.
Jaffe recovered from the blow and resumed group training. As such, he is expected to be available for the trip to Valencia.
