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Official: Barcelona starting lineup against Valencia

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4 years ago

05/03/2023

Udhav Arora

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Barcelona will look to continue their winning run as they take on Valencia at the Camp Nou tonight. Both teams are missing several key players, but that serve as a hindrance to what has always proven to be an exciting matchup.

Ansu Fati is in the Barça starting lineup for the game tonight, as was confirmed by Barcelona before the lineup even released. The Spaniard is aided by Ferran Torres – likely as the left-winger -, while Raphinha takes control of the right-wing.

Franck Kessie was at the end of the decisive goal vs Real Madrid in midweek, but has been replaced by Sergi Roberto in the centre of the park, who starts alongside Frenkie de Jong. Sergio Busquets, meanwhile, starts at the base as the defensive midfielder.

Andreas Christensen returns to the team after missing the last game due to ankle discomfort. Ronald Araujo starts alongside him in central defence, with Jules Kounde on the right side. Alejandro Balde will provide width from the left against a compact Valencia low-block.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen holds down the fort in goal in search of his 17th clean sheet of the league season.