It hasn’t exactly been a serene start to Barcelona’s title defense, but they are back ’home’ this weekend as they take on Valencia.
Well, Hansi Flick’s side will welcome Carlos Corberán’s side to the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Sunday night, with the re-opening of their renovated Camp Nou continuing to be hampered by delays.
Barça have amassed seven points from their opening three league outings, and they once again came a cropper in Vallecano before the September international break. The champions were mightily fortunate to escape with a point, and their 1–1 draw means they’ve dropped points at the Vallecas on four of their previous five visits.
Real Madrid‘s perfect start to La Liga means they lead the way at the summit, and Xabi Alonso’s squad will be hoping Valencia do them a favour this weekend.
Corberán helped steer the historically grand Che away from the relegation zone last term, but his term were battered twice by Barcelona during the second half of the season. After losing 7–1 in La Liga, Valencia were thumped 5–0 at home in the Copa del Rey.
The visitors have started the new season with four points from three games.
Here’s guide to Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga clash on Sunday night.
