The Copa Del Rey has reached the quarterfinals, and Valencia will face Barcelona for the second time this year, hoping to improve their previous performance, where they suffered a 7-1 defeat in January. Valencia’s home advantage at Estadio de Mestalla may play a crucial role in the outcome of this match.
Match Details:
- Date: Thursday, February 6
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Estadio de Mestalla, Valencia, Spain
- Live Stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Valencia +700; Draw +430; Barcelona -310
Storylines
Valencia:
Currently fighting to avoid relegation in La Liga, reaching this stage in the Copa Del Rey is impressive for Valencia. The team’s situation has improved since the hiring of manager Carlos Corberan, who has lost only three out of seven matches in charge, with the loss to Barcelona being the most significant.
- Predicted XI: Stole Dimitrievski, Jose Gaya, Cristhian Mosquera, Cesar Tarrega, Dimitri Foulquier, Enzo Barrenechea, Javier Guerra, Diego Lopez, Andre Almeida, Luis Rioja, Hugo Duro
Barcelona:
Struggling behind Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the league, Barcelona’s focus is now on the cup competitions. Based on the last encounter, manager Hansi Flick may rotate players, but with stars like Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski available, their attacking potential remains high.
- Predicted XI: Inaki Pena, Alex Balde, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde, Pedri, Frenkie De Jong, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal
Prediction
While Valencia will perform better at home, Barcelona is likely to continue their pursuit of the Copa Del Rey title. Pick: Valencia 1, Barcelona 3
