Barcelona vs Valencia
Barca are taking aim at their fifth consecutive triumph in Spain's cup competition, which would complete a domestic double
Barcelona go chasing a domestic double as they tackle Valencia in the final of the Copa del Rey at the Benito Villamarin, Seville on Saturday.
Barcelona vs Valencia Live
Ernesto Valverde’s side won the league with some to spare, but disappointment in the Champions League, in which they were beaten by Liverpool in the semi-finals, means that the coach’s job could hinge on success or failure in Andalusia.
Valencia, meanwhile, are seeking to cap a terrific conclusion to the season that saw them achieve a fourth-placed finish in the Primera Division, sealing Champions League football for next term in the process.
Barcelona have a doubt over right-back Nelson Semedo, who suffered a head injury against Eibar last Sunday.
Luis Suarez is definitely missing after undergoing knee surgery a couple of weeks ago and Marc-Andre ter Stegen is out, although Jasper Cillessen, linked with a move away from the club, has been the Copa del Rey keeper in any case.
Meanwhile Ousmane Dembele, Philippe Coutinho and Arthur are all doubts.
Rafinha remains out on a long-term basis while a late call-up to the France Under-20 World Cup squad for Jean-Clair Todibo to replace the injured William Saliba means that he is unavailable for this encounter.
Possible Barcelona starting XI: Cillessen; Sergi Roberto, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Busquets, Rakitic, Vidal; Messi, Malcom, Coutinho.
Barcelona go chasing a domestic double as they tackle Valencia in the final of the Copa del Rey at the Benito Villamarin, Seville on Saturday.
Barcelona vs Valencia Live
Ernesto Valverde’s side won the league with some to spare, but disappointment in the Champions League, in which they were beaten by Liverpool in the semi-finals, means that the coach’s job could hinge on success or failure in Andalusia.
Valencia, meanwhile, are seeking to cap a terrific conclusion to the season that saw them achieve a fourth-placed finish in the Primera Division, sealing Champions League football for next term in the process.
Barcelona have a doubt over right-back Nelson Semedo, who suffered a head injury against Eibar last Sunday.
Luis Suarez is definitely missing after undergoing knee surgery a couple of weeks ago and Marc-Andre ter Stegen is out, although Jasper Cillessen, linked with a move away from the club, has been the Copa del Rey keeper in any case.
Meanwhile Ousmane Dembele, Philippe Coutinho and Arthur are all doubts.
Rafinha remains out on a long-term basis while a late call-up to the France Under-20 World Cup squad for Jean-Clair Todibo to replace the injured William Saliba means that he is unavailable for this encounter.
Possible Barcelona starting XI: Cillessen; Sergi Roberto, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Busquets, Rakitic, Vidal; Messi, Malcom, Coutinho.
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