Valencia vs Barcelona: Copa del Rey Quarter-Final Preview
Barcelona travel to the Mestalla tonight to take on Valencia in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, just weeks after their dominant 7-1 victory over the same opponents in La Liga. With an unbeaten start to 2025 and fresh off their Supercopa de España triumph, the Catalans are aiming to add another trophy to their collection.
A win would see Barcelona join Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid in the semi-finals, alongside the winner of tonight’s other quarter-final clash between Real Sociedad and Osasuna.
Valencia’s Struggles and Battle for Survival
While Barcelona are in top form, Valencia are enduring a difficult season, currently sitting 19th in La Liga and fighting to avoid their first relegation in nearly four decades. They will be desperate for a positive result to lift spirits at the Mestalla.
Barcelona Team News & Predicted Lineup
Midfielder Dani Olmo could return after recovering from a calf strain, providing a boost to a Barcelona squad missing key players such as Marc-André ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, and Andreas Christensen due to injuries. Gavi will also undergo a late fitness test after suffering a head injury against Alavés.
Ferran Torres, a product of Valencia’s academy, is pushing for a rare start, having scored seven goals in just nine starts this season.
Predicted Barcelona XI:
Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Balde; Pedri, De Jong, Fermin; Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
Match Details: Valencia vs Barcelona
- Date: Thursday, 6th February 2025
- Kick-off Time: 20:30 GMT
- Venue: The Mestalla, Valencia
Where to Watch?
The match will not be broadcast live on UK television.
Barcelona will be favorites heading into the clash, but with Valencia fighting for survival, an upset at the Mestalla cannot be ruled out.
