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Barcelona will lock horns with Valencia<\/a> at the Mestella Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure all three points on the road in La Liga<\/a>. The Catalan club managed to earn a dominant 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano recently, so they would be confident about securing another victory this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Hansi Flick will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first team for this game. Both Eric Garcia and Rodri<\/a> could play from the start of this contest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Joan Garcia will play in between the sticks for the Catalan club after he shipped in a couple of goals in his last outing. Pau Cubarsi will operate alongside Andreas Christensen at the centre of the Barcelona<\/a> backline as they focus on keeping a good shape when defending inside their half.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Eric Garcia will get a chance to impress as the right-back, while Xabi Espart hopes to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the license to go forward and join in on the attack at every chance they can get.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Jules Kounde will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n BARCELONA, SPAIN \u2013 AUGUST 31: Raphinha<\/a> of FC Barcelona<\/a> looks on during the LaLiga<\/a> EA Sports 2026\/27 match between FC Barcelona<\/a> and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on August 31, 2026 in Barcelona<\/a>, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pedri and Rodri<\/a> will operate as the holding midfielders as they try to establish their superiority over the home team in the middle of the park. The gifted trio of Anthony Gordon<\/a>, Dani Olmo<\/a> and Lamine Yamal<\/a> will operate just ahead of them as part of the Barcelona<\/a> attack. All three of them need to combine well in and around the Valencia<\/a> penalty area if Barcelona<\/a> are to secure a win this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Fermin Lopez and Marc Bernal will be available for selection on the bench as they await their chance to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Raphinha will lead the line for the Catalan club up top. He has to find a way to be a real menace in front of the Valencia<\/a> goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Karim Adeyemi will be named on the bench as he waits for his chance to influence the game in the latter stages if Barcelona<\/a> are in need of a goal by then.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n