Valencia will have a new stadium to replace the iconic Mestalla soon, some two miles north-west of the old venue. 🏟️ A look at the Nou Mestalla after the installation of the final compression ring. 🚩 The club’s and the Valencian Community’s flags have been raised as a construction milestone 🧡 pic.twitter.com/zdbhZBmz7G — Valencia CF […] The post The work on Valencia’s Nou Mestalla is progressing (Video) appeared first on SoccerNews.
Valencia will square off with Barcelona in Matchday 38 of the 2025/2026 La Liga season. Here’s how fans in the United States can watch the game live. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Valencia vs Barcelona on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Valencia vs Barcelona WHAT Spanish LaLiga WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Saturday, May 23, 2025 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview The final matchday of the La Liga season features a high-stakes clash as Valencia hosts the newly-crowned champions, Barcelona. For Valencia, this is a must-win game with massive implications. They are locked in a battle for the final European qualification spot and need a victory, coupled with favorable results elsewhere, to secure a place in next season’s Europa Conference League. The urgency is palpable as their entire season comes down to this one fixture. For Barcelona, the pressure of the title race is off, but the motivation remains immense. This match marks the emotional farewell of legendary striker Robert Lewandowski, and the team will be determined to send him off with a statement win. Having already secured the league trophy, Hansi Flick‘s side aims to cap off a dominant domestic campaign on a high note, proving their championship mentality extends to the very last minute of the season. Tactical Analysis & Match Context This season has seen two clubs on different but ultimately successful paths. Barcelona has been an unstoppable force, securing their 29th domestic title with a powerful offense that has scored 94 goals in 37 matches. Their historic campaign included winning every single home league game. In contrast, Valencia has navigated a challenging season, successfully pulling away from any relegation threat to mount a late, spirited push for European football, highlighted by a recent thrilling comeback victory over Real Sociedad. The tactical battle will likely pit Barcelona‘s possession-based, attacking style against Valencia‘s disciplined defensive shape. Valencia is expected to deploy a compact mid-block, absorbing pressure and looking to exploit opportunities on the counter-attack. The key to the match could be on the flanks, where Barcelona‘s dynamic wingers will test the resolve of Valencia‘s fullbacks. Barcelona’s ability to break down a structured defense will be crucial to their success. While Barcelona plays for pride and a proper send-off for a club icon, Valencia’s motivation is purely results-driven. Securing three points is non-negotiable for their European ambitions. This dynamic sets the stage for a compelling encounter where Barcelona‘s technical superiority will be tested by Valencia‘s desperate need for a season-defining victory. Head-to-Head Record & Historic Trends Historically, this fixture has been overwhelmingly dominated by Barcelona. The Catalans are currently on a five-game winning streak against Valencia and are unbeaten in their last 12 meetings. Valencia has not managed to secure a victory over Barcelona since a 2-0 home win back in 2020, making the visitors the clear historical favorites. Recent encounters have been particularly one-sided. Across the last five matches, Barcelona has scored an astonishing 24 goals, averaging 4.8 goals per game. This includes three consecutive fixtures where they scored more than five goals. Their most recent clash earlier this season ended in a comprehensive 6-0 demolition, showcasing Barcelona’s offensive firepower in this matchup. The data points to a high-scoring affair, with the last five games producing a combined average of 5.6 goals. While Valencia has only found the net four times during this span, failing to score in the last two meetings, the potential for goals remains high. Barcelona‘s attack has consistently dismantled Valencia‘s defense, a trend they will look to continue in this final showdown. Squad News & Projected Lineups Both squads enter the final day with key absences that will undoubtedly impact their tactical setups and on-f
Hansi Flick referenced Pep Guardiola's time at Manchester City to say he won't stay that long at Barcelona while he hailed his great colleague. Barcelona had the ambition to win the Champions League this year after a difficult semifinal loss the previous season. However, it was still a strong campaign from the team managed by Hansi Flick, who commented on the topic of Pep Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City. Flick said: “Me here for 10 years? I don’t think so. At 70 years old… it wouldn’t be good for me to still be here. Pep is incredible, 10 years at that level. Pep is the best manager in the world. He has shown it year after year… even when things were not going well, he knew how to manage the situation. He always finds a solution to improve, and you can see it in the titles he has won. He is exceptional. I hope he gets some rest, but I also hope he comes back because he is still young.” This comment came as the team gets ready to finish La Liga already crowned champions in a match against Valencia on Saturday. While they cannot reach the 100 points they wanted for the record, their 94 points show how dominant they were in the competition. Flick wants to match Guardiola and Johan Cruyff The club’s history includes many major figures who shaped what it is today. However, none have been more influential than Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola. Both were key as players, especially Cruyff with his talent, and later transformed the game through their teams as managers. Cruyff created a legendary team (Clive Brunskill/Allsport) This sport has seen managers who created global trends, but few have had the impact on how football is played like these historic figures, which Flick aims to match by winning a third consecutive La Liga title. Flick said: “I’m one hundred percent motivated to win the third. We have to play our best football, but it’s the big objective. We will give everything to achieve it. Other clubs will also want to win La Liga, but it’s our goal.” The other records What the manager is trying to achieve has only been done by these two greats in the club’s history. Barcelona won four consecutive La Liga titles under Cruyff’s “Dream Team” from 1990–91 to 1993–94. Guardiola couldn’t get to that number as he won three from 2008–09 to 2010–11 with a brilliant style that every modern great team is compared to.
