Barcelona is playing home against Valencia at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Mon, This is Round 33 of the LaLiga.

After a dramatic exit from the Champions League against PSG and a controversial defeat in the Clasico, Barcelona's La Liga title hopes are dwindling, now 14 points behind leaders Real Madrid despite having a game in hand. In the midst of turmoil, head coach Xavi, who initially announced his resignation, has decided to stay and lead the team for the 2024-25 season.

Barcelona remains optimistic, drawing strength from a three-match winning streak at home where they've secured clean sheets against Mallorca, Getafe, and Las Palmas. However, they face Valencia next, a team reeling from a loss to Betis that snapped their own three-game unbeaten run. Valencia, hovering just a point away from European qualification, aims to improve on last season’s near-relegation scare by finishing in the top eight for the first time since the 2018-19 season.

Despite their own challenges, Valencia has struggled significantly against Barcelona, managing only one win in their last 15 encounters and enduring a seven-game winless streak against them. As they prepare for the upcoming match, Valencia's recent form and historic difficulties suggest a tough contest at Barcelona's home ground.