Barcelona return to La Liga action following the international break with a home clash against Valencia on September 14.
Due to a fresh setback over the redevelopment project at their iconic Camp Nou base, the game has been moved to the the home of Barca B, the Estadi Johan Cruyff, as the club continue to work on a return date to their revamped main stadium.
Despite the disappointment of this not proving to be the new Camp Nou's inauguration, Hansi Flick will be aiming to avoid the off-field noise and focus on a potentially important clash with Los Che.
Barcelona signed off for the international break with a draw at Rayo Vallecano on the back of two wins from two at the start of August. That slip allowed Clasico rivals Real Madrid to end the month as La Liga leaders with Xabi Alonso boasting a 100% winning record from three league games in charge.
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Barcelona vs. Valencia lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
The international break dealt a fresh blow to Flick with Frenkie de Jong forced out of the Netherlands squad due to a muscle injury. He is expected to miss out against Valencia.
With Marc Bernal still at least a week away from a return and Gavi potentially facing another two months out, Barca's midfield options are limited. Pedri and Marc Casado are Flick's best options to sit behind Dani Olmo at No. 10.
Long trips back from international duty could also impact Flick's plans with Marcus Rashford tipped to start over Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski now fit enough to start.
Alejandro Balde is sidelined until October with a hamstring issue and captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is out until 2026 following back surgery.
Barcelona predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): J. Garcia (GK) — Kounde, E. Garcia, Araujo, Martin — Pedri, Casado — Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Rashford — Lewandowski
Injured: De Jong (muscle), Bernal (ACL), Balde (hamstring), Gavi (knee), Ter Stegen (back), D. Rodriguez (shoulder).
Suspended: None
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Valencia can welcome back captain Jose Luis Gaya following a one-game suspension and he's expected to start at left-back.
Carlos Corberan wrapped up August with a superb 3-0 win over Getafe and he will opt for a largely unchanged starting team with Sergi Canos and Thierry Correia still out.
Largie Ramazani, on loan from Leeds United, is an option to come in on the right wing in place of Luis Rioja.
Valencia predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Agirrezabala (GK) — Foulquier, Tarrega, Diakhaby, Gaya — Guerra, Santamaria — Rioja, Lopez, Danjuma — Duro
Injured: Canos (groin), Correia (ACL), Almeida (ankle)
Suspended: None
Barcelona vs. Valencia match details
- Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
- Kickoff time: 9:00 p.m. local / 12:30 a.m. IST (Sep. 15)
- Location: Estadi Johan Cruyff, Barcelona
- Competition: La Liga
- Referee: TBC
- VAR: TBC