Barcelona versus Valencia LIVE – Follow along for real-time updates from La Liga as Barcelona aims to overtake Girona in the standings.

Valencia Team Analysis:

Ruben Baraja’s Valencia team will be lining up in their usual 4-4-2 midblock formation as they face off against Barcelona. Their aim will be to stifle the opposition and frustrate them with a compact defensive structure.

In order to achieve this, they will heavily rely on the skills of their talented young Georgian goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili. Mamardashvili will need to be in top form to keep Barcelona’s attacks at bay. He will be supported by the central defensive duo of Yarek Gasiorowski and Christian Mosquera, both 19 years old. This match will be their toughest challenge yet as they come up against the experienced and cunning Lewandowski.

On the right-back position, the mercurial Portuguese player Thierry Correira will be present. His athleticism should give him an advantage over Raphinha, but the Brazilian’s trickery and ball control will make their one-on-one battle an exciting one to watch.

Completing the defensive quartet is Jesus Vazquez on the left, with young talent Diego Lopez ahead of him at left midfield. Both players will need to remain disciplined against the elusive Yamal and Gundogan on Barcelona’s right side.

In central midfield, Javi Guerra and Pepelu will be the hardworking duo. Their tireless efforts will be crucial in disrupting Barcelona’s play and winning back possession.

Peter Gonzalez will be positioned on the right flank, adding an attacking threat to Valencia’s game plan.