Real Valladolid-Barcelona is a match of the 36th day of La Liga and is played on Tuesday at 10 pm: lineups, predictions, TV and streaming.
Robert Lewandowski’s goal – 22nd goal for the Polish center forward in his first season in La Liga – was not enough to prevent Barcelona from their first home defeat in the league. The former Bayern Munich man scored at the expiration of time on Saturday, when by then Real Sociedad, more motivated than the Blaugrana, were about to leave with three points in their pockets from the Camp Nou, the first (and perhaps only) team to do so this year.
Absolutely painless defeat (1-2) for Xavi’s team, which seven days earlier had gained the mathematical certainty of winning the title thanks to success on the field of city rivals Espanyol. The Basques therefore spoiled her party a bit, if one can call it that, being in the hunt for vital points to consolidate fourth place in the standings and shelter her from a possible assault by Villarreal. In Catalonia, having closed the season with two trophies (La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup) they are already starting to think about the future, with the club reportedly making moves for what would be a resounding return of Leo Messi. In the penultimate away match, meanwhile, Xavi and his team will attempt to improve their record: no one has scored more than Barcelona away from home, with 13 wins, one draw and only three defeats.
Real Valladolid backs to the wall
The newly crowned champions will pay a visit to a team, Real Valladolid, that has plenty of motivation instead. However, the Pucelanos are continuing to lose relentlessly and with three days to go are third to last, tied on points (35) with Getafe.
Larin del Real Valladolid
Friday came the fifth defeat in a row, painful because it came at home to a direct competitor (2-0) such as Cadiz: if La Liga ended today, the biancoviola would be relegated to Segunda Division. Uruguayan coach Paulo Pezzolano against Barcelona will have to renounce the disqualified Hongla, who was sent off during the Andalusian trip, while on the other side Xavi may have to do without the jewel Pedri.
The Prediction
It’s hard to expect another underwhelming performance from Barcelona, which won’t show up in Valladolid in the mood for gifts. Better to stay away from the final result: the odds on a positive result for the hosts tantalize, but their performance in recent matches does not guarantee surprises. Instead, there should be no shortage of goals, with the hosts forced to attack to snatch at least a point from the Blaugrana.
The probable formations of Real Valladolid-Barcelona
- REAL VALLADOLID (5-3-2): Massip; Olaza, El Yamiq, Javi Sánchez, Joaquín, Fresneda; Kike Pérez, Monchu, Álvaro Aguado; Plata, Larin.
- BARCELONA (4-3-3): ter Stegen; Koundé, Christensen, Marcos Alonso, Baldé; Busquets, F. de Jong, Gavi; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Dembélé.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2
