Barcelona dropped crucial points in their last La Liga game against Getafe. With this, Barcelona is 7 points behind leaders Real Madrid. Barcelona has only managed to claim 3 points in their last 8 La Liga games.
Recent Poor Form
Barcelona only managed to win one La Liga game out of their last eight games, the Catalans squandered a nine-point lead over Real Madrid to end the year in third place. This poor run of form shocked many Barcelona fans, as the Catalans couldn’t secure a win after three consecutive home defeats to Las Palmas, Leganes, and Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona fans expected to start the new year on a positive note and regain their league form, but despite demanding performances in the Super Cup and Copa Del Rey, Barcelona dropped points again.
Barcelona’s start to the season was extremely good until the quarter of the season during November and December. These were the months that changed Barcelona’s whole course in this La Liga season. These months were ones to forget for Barcelona fans.
Barcelona Vs Valencia
Barcelona face Valencia C.F. at home on 26th January at matchday 21. Barcelona will be looking to win against Valencia who are battling relegation. Barcelona on the other hand suffering from current La Liga form. Barcelona will fight for La Liga till the end and will be looking at this game as a confidence booster for the rest of the La Liga season.
Both teams are in a suffering position and this game promises to be a two-side fight. Barcelona should go into this game with a winning mindset and shorten the gap in La Liga to chase for the top spot.
Expected Lineups
Barcelona starting XI: (13, P) Iñaki Peña; (23) Koundé, (2) Pau Cubarsí, (4) Araujo, (3) Balde; (17) Casadó, (8) Pedri, (6) Gavi; (19) Lamine Yamal, (11) Raphinha, (9) Lewandowski. Credits:fcbarcelonanoticias
Valencia starting XI: Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Tárrega, Gasiorowski, Gayà; Javi Guerra, Barrenechea; López, Almeida, Rioja; Hugo Duro. Credits:fcbarcelonanoticias
What to expect?
In my opinion, this will be a two-sided game with both teams looking for the ball. Despite Valencia being in a poor position and suffering from poor form, they usually strive and put on a show against top teams like Barcelona. Barcelona needs to start the game on top to break Valencia’s confidence and gain the upper hand for the rest of the match. My prediction for this game would be 3-1 for Barcelona. What do you guys think? Share your thoughts in the comments below.