So, returning to home and perhaps facing a somewhat lesser opposition, Barcelona shouldn’t have as many problems as they did in midweek. But what they need more than anything else is support. The solitary win we have managed in this stretch is testament to that. Atletico’s performance on Wednesday is testament to that.

I think the Calderón summarised it best:


Juntos hacia la victoria

TEAM NEWS

BARCELONA

For more on our projected line-up for tomorrow’s match, check out Renato’s predicted line-up and keep your eyes peeled for the official squad list, which will bring you tomorrow morning.

More: Projected Barcelona line-up against Valencia


VALENCIA

Despite being a relative novice, new head coach Pako Ayestaran is optimistic of his side’s chances this weekend, claiming that he does not fear FC Barcelona – even though Valencia’s last visit to the Camp Nou ended in a 7-0 drubbing. The visitors already entered the match without the services of Denis Cheryshev and Zakaria Bakkali – but Pako has also chosen to leave Sofiane Feghouli and Pablo Piatti out of the squad, as he seems to settle into his new role as Los Che coach.

FORM GUIDE

Barcelona: WDLWLL

Valencia: LLWLLW

LAST MEETING

Valencia CF 1-1 FC Barcelona – 10th February 2016 – Copa del Rey

After a crushing defeat in the first-leg, it looked like Valencia might exact some revenge in the return at the Mestalla, but a late equaliser from Wilfrid Kaptoum ensured Barcelona’s unbeaten streak survived another week.

LIKELY LINE-UPS

Barcelona (4-3-3): Bravo; Vidal, Pique, Bartra, Alba; Mascherano, Roberto, Iniesta; Messi, Suarez, Neymar

Valencia (4-2-3-1): Alves; Barragan, Mustafi, Abdennour, Gaya; Fuego, Gomes; Mina, Parejo, Rodrigo; Alcacer

MATCH PREDICTION

Look for us to bounce back from the Atleti disappointment with a vengeance. 3-1 to the home

Own goal scored by Ivan Rakitic @26th min
0 - 2-Santi Mina @ 45 min

Lionel Messi scores............

wey barca fans? They go oil mill market abi dey go shit?