Three talking points ahead of Valencia vs Barcelona | La Liga MD 38
Three talking points ahead of Valencia vs Barcelona | La Liga MD 38 FC Barcelona’s final game of the current season sees them travel to face off against Valencia away from home at Mestalla – a ground that brings back relatively pleasant memories. After all, the Catalans have lost to them only once in their last seven games across all competitions with Valencia as the designated host. Already crowned champions, Barcelona do not have a whole lot to play for on the night beyond the fact that Hansi Flick will hope to close the season with a win.
It has, after all, been a special season for the Blaugrana domestically and the upcoming game signals the end of the campaign. Barça Universal brings you three talking points ahead of Valencia vs Barcelona. Ending on a high note Tomorrow’s clash could have been a special one for Barcelona if they had won their game against Deportivo Alaves earlier in the month, as it would have kept them on track for 100 points in La Liga.
Now, however, the maximum the team can secure is 97 points and that will be the objective when the team takes to the field against Valencia at Mestalla. The ongoing season has largely been a positive one for the Catalans as they won both the Spanish Super Cup and the domestic league quite convincingly. The fact that Real Madrid went trophy-less only made that result sweeter.
Earlier this week, the team met over dinner to celebrate a campaign well played on a domestic level, and it is clear that they largely consider the campaign to be over. Yet, finishing on a high is almost essential after such a dominant league performance, and Flick will be keen for his side to show the energy and hunger as they look to sign off on the ongoing season. A chance to rotate?
A chance for youngsters to shine? (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Barcelona had a lot to play for against Real Betis at the Spotify Camp Nou in their last game despite already being crowned champions – and the situation had a lot to do with their special record at home this season being on the line. As they travel away from home for the final game of the season, however, there is suddenly not much motivation left to play at the highest level on the night.