Valencia vs FC Barcelona: Match preview | La Liga | OneFootball

It has not been long since the La Liga season kicked off, but Barcelona already have a golden opportunity at hand. With both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid having lost their games recently, Hansi Flick’s team now has a big chance to strengthen their position at the top of the table.

However, their upcoming game will not be an easy one to win considering the opposition and where the match is taking place. Valencia will be eager to upset La Blaugrana and the Mestalla is always a tough away ground if a team is not properly prepared.

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Fortunately, the Catalan giants come into this game with a lot of positive momentum and an eagerness to win all three points. There is a lot of quality in Flick’s squad, and it surely helps that most of his players will be available for this particular encounter.

Across their last three games in the league, Flick’s team has managed to beat each and every single opponent in convincing fashion. Their latest victory came against Rayo Vallecano, and La Blaugrana were once again showcasing why they are the defending champions.

As for their offensive and defensive statistics, Barcelona have managed to score 12 goals across their opening three league games while conceding just two goals in return. This showcases their immense offensive power while also highlighting their defensive solidity.

Even on an individual level, several Barça players have started this season off on fire. Raphinha, by far the clearest example of this, has already found the back of the net five times across three games, and he shows no signs of slowing down.

As for their opponents, their start to life in La Liga this season has not been too kind to them. With two losses and one draw across their opening three games, Valencia is currently sitting in 18th place in the league and they look quite vulnerable.

Still, having the support of the Mestalla behind them makes them a formidable opponent irrespective of recent form. As for their goal difference, they have scored only one goal in La Liga so far this season while conceding four goals in return.

While it is clear to see why Barcelona would be confident heading into this fixture, they cannot afford to get overconfident. This remains a great opportunity for them to take a big step towards their La Liga title charge, and they cannot afford to mess it up.