Confirmed lineups for Valencia vs. Barcelona in La Liga this Sunday.

Valencia and FC Barcelona confirmed their official starting lineups on September 6, 2026, ahead of the 11:15 kickoff at Mestalla for round 4 of LaLiga. The announcement defined the tactical structures for both squads at the Spanish venue.

Carlos Corberán chose five defenders.

Goalkeeper S. Dimitrievski starts in goal behind a defensive line arranged in a 5-3-2 system. Right wing-back P. Maffeo joins central defenders A. Martínez, Pepelu, and team captain M. Diakhaby, while J. Vázquez operates on the left side of the back line. The formation establishes a defensive block designed to close central spaces against the league leaders.

D. Otorbi, A. Dieng, and F. Ugrinić occupy the three central midfield positions for the home side. Forward A. Danjuma partners with J. Guerra in the attack.

Tactical distribution and metrics for the home side

Danjuma enters the fixture carrying performance ratings of 62 in attacking output, 59 in technical execution, 42 in tactical execution, 26 in defensive contribution, and 59 in chance creation from the previous fixture. His attacking partnership with Guerra represents the primary counterattacking mechanism for the hosts inside Mestalla.

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Corberán named twelve substitutes.

Goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen appears on the bench alongside defenders José Luis Gayà, Iker Cordoba, Rodrigo Gamón, and César Tárrega. Midfield reserve options include Jaume Durá, Aaron Mayol, Harvey Elliott, and Ryunosuke Sato. Attackers Hugo Duro, Aimar Blazquez, and Dani Raba complete the available interchange list.

Valencia manages several physical absences across its primary roster.

Midfielder Guido Rodríguez remains sidelined due to a muscle injury, while defender Justin De Haas misses the fixture because of an ankle problem. Forward Umar Sadiq sits out with a hamstring ailment. Dimitri Foulquier and Luis Rioja were excluded from the starting eleven due to unresolved physical discomfort.

Starting selection and offensive setup for FC Barcelona

Hans-Dieter Flick deployed FC Barcelona in a 4-2-3-1 shape anchored by starting goalkeeper J. García. Hans-Dieter Flick selected a four-man defensive unit composed of E. García, P. Cubarsí, G. Martín, and X. Espart in front of goalkeeper J. García, providing the defensive foundation for a midfield double pivot featuring Pedri alongside Rodri.

L. Yamal starts on the right flank, F. López operates as the attacking central midfielder, and A. Gordon attacks from the left wing. Team captain Raphinha takes the central forward role to spearhead the offensive front line.

Yamal registered performance evaluations of 91 in attack, 99 in technique, 63 in tactical execution, 36 in defense, and 95 in chance creation during his last competitive outing. Those offensive statistics place the winger as the highest-graded creator entering the field at Mestalla.

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Flick assembled an experienced bench.

Reserve options and medical report for the visitors

Goalkeepers Wojciech Szczęsny and Dominik Livaković occupy backup positions alongside defenders João Cancelo, Alejandro Balde, Jules Koundé, and Andreas Christensen. The reserve midfield group contains Marc Bernal, Gavi, and Dani Olmo. Forwards Karim Adeyemi, Hamza Abdelkarim, and Gabriel Jesus provide attacking cover for the second half.

FC Barcelona entered the fourth round without three injured squad members.

Frenkie de Jong continues rehabilitation for a meniscus injury, while Jesse Bisiwu remains unavailable due to a thigh problem. Roony Bardghji remains out of action as he recovers from a torn cruciate ligament. These absences forced adjustments across the visiting midfield and forward lines.

Tournament standings and historical titles

FC Barcelona leads the championship standings in 1st position with 9 points after securing three consecutive victories in their opening three games. Valencia enters the encounter in 18th position with 1 point following one draw and two losses. The historical ledger shows 29 LaLiga titles for FC Barcelona against 6 LaLiga trophies for Valencia.

Betting market operator BetBoom posted odds of 10.0 for a Valencia win, 6.50 for a draw, and 1.25 for an FC Barcelona victory. Donald.bet listed odds of 9.90 for a home win, 6.45 for a draw, and 1.25 for an away result.

Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos oversees the match in Valencia, Spain. Escuderos maintains historical disciplinary averages of 0.34 red cards and 5.82 yellow cards per game.

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