King’s Cup 2024-2025: Valencia-Barcelona, the likely lineups

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Valencia-Barcelona, the probable formations

At the Mestalla at 9:30 p.m. the Valencia-Barcelona challenge will be staged, valid for the quarterfinals of the King’s Cup. The winner of this match will face Real Madrid in the semifinals, following the blancos s victory against Leganes. Valencia penultimate in the league has reared its head again with two victories in the last three games, while the blaugrana after their success against Alaves are third, three points behind Real.

Corberàn relies on Duro to lead the attack supported by Pérez, Almeida and Rioja. Guillamòn and Pepelu will serve as the midfield screen, Aarons and Yarek will act as full-backs.

For the Blaugrana, Gavi and Dani Olmo will be unavailable due to injury. Flick relies on Ferran Torres as the first forward supported by Yamal, Lopez and Raphinha. De Jong and Casadò will form the midfield dam while Kounde and Alex Balde will act as full-backs.

Probable lineups

Valencia (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Aarons, Mosquera, Tarrega, Yarek; Guillamón, Pepelu; Pérez, Almeida, Rioja; Duro. All. Corberán.

Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Pena; Kounde, Garcia, Araujo, Alex Balde; De Jong, Casadó; Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha; Ferran Torres. All. Flick.

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