One of the standout fixtures in the opening week of the 2024-25 La Liga season is set for Saturday night at Mestalla, where Valencia will face Barcelona.
Valencia aims to vie for a potential European spot in Spain’s top division this season, while Barcelona faces the challenging task of competing with reigning champions Real Madrid for the title.
Although Valencia has won the La Liga title six times, with their last triumph in 2004, recent years have been challenging. They have not finished in the top four since 2019, recording ninth, 13th, ninth, 16th, and ninth place finishes in the past five seasons.
