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

The final game of the season sees FC Barcelona travel to Mestalla to face Valencia, as La Liga draws to a close for La Blaugrana. With the campaign wrapping up, this is an opportunity for Hansi Flick’s side to finish the season on a strong note ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Valencia, however, have their own ambitions. Still in the hunt for a European qualification spot, the home side will be highly motivated to make this a difficult evening for Barcelona. That context alone ensures that the Catalan giants cannot afford to approach this fixture lightly.

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There is relatively little at stake for Barcelona in terms of the title race, with La Liga already secured. The chance of reaching the 100-point mark is also no longer on the table, which allows the squad a rare sense of freedom heading into the final match of the season. Even so, this remains an occasion where standards will be expected to stay high.

Beyond the points situation, Barcelona will be motivated to deliver a strong performance for their supporters and end the season on a positive note. There is also added emotional weight, with this being Robert Lewandowski’s final appearance for the club. A fitting send-off would naturally be high on the agenda for the squad.

Valencia, meanwhile, arrive with everything still to play for. A place in Europe remains within reach, but only a win in their final match of the season would keep that hope alive. That urgency makes them a dangerous opponent, particularly at Mestalla, where they tend to raise their level.

In terms of recent form, Barcelona have recorded four wins and one defeat in their last five league matches. The only setback came against Deportivo Alaves, a result that Hansi Flick will be keen to ensure does not leave any lingering impact heading into the season finale.

In terms of goals, Barcelona managed to score nine goals across those five games while conceding just three in return. A really positive goal difference, it goes to show just how dangerous Flick’s team can be on a consistent level.

As for their opposition, Valencia have really found their groove in recent games. Across their last five matches, they have three wins, one draw, and just one loss. With wins over Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, and Girona, it is clear to see that they are a dangerous side.

Even in terms of goals, they have scored eight goals and have conceded seven in return. Despite not being the healthiest of differences, it is still a positive one and goes to show that they are willing to compete until the very end.

The last meeting between these two sides came earlier this season in September, when Barcelona produced a commanding 6-0 victory. While that result will still be fresh in memory, Valencia will be determined to ensure a far more competitive showing this time at Mestalla.