Overview
The 2024-2025 season was a real disaster for Valladolid. They have only 16 points after 33 matches and have been officially relegated to the Second Division since the following season.
Not only does Valladolid have the lowest points after 33 matches, it also has the team with the worst attack (24 goals) and the worst defense in the league with 81 goals conceded. Notably, the team with the second worst defensive record in La Liga this season, Las Palmas, has only conceded 53 goals.
Therefore, Valladolid has no hope of getting points when hosting Barcelona at home. Blaugrana are currently the team with the strongest attack in La Liga 2024-2025 with 89 goals, as well as aiming for the 28th championship in history.
Barcelona's problem now is to focus their efforts on the second leg of the Champions League semi-final. The 3-3 draw with Inter Milan in the first leg was not a disaster, but it will certainly put them in front of a huge challenge at Giuseppe Meazza.
Hansi Flick's side are also struggling with personnel losses as they were injured in their last game.
To minimize the risk of losing more players, Barcelona will likely give some key players a break in the trip to Valladolid.
However, in that context, the reserve names of the Catalan team are still much better quality than the home team. Flick's side will confidently aim for three points to consolidate their position at the top of La Liga.
Blaugrana have won 8 of their last 9 encounters with Real Valladolid, including a 7-0 victory in the first leg of this season.
Personnel situation
After being officially relegated, Valladolid coach Alvaro Rubio may make a few changes to refresh his team.
On the other side of the front line, Barcelona will be without Kounde after the French defender had to leave the field due to a hamstring injury in the match against Inter.
Expected lineup:
Real Valladolid: Ferreira, Candela, Aidoo, Sanchez, Aznou, Juric, Amallah, Martin, Chuki, Moro, Sylla.
Barcelona: Szczesny, Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin, Pedri, De Jong, Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha, Torres.
The match between Valladolid and Barcelona takes place at 2:00 am on April 4 (Vietnam time).
