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Valencia vs Barcelona Live Streams and TV Channels
| Country | Channels |
|---|---|
| International | FC Barcelona TV |
| United States | Gol TV USA |
| Other Countries | |
| Australia | ESPN Australia |
| Canada | GolTV Canada |
| France | Canal+ Sport |
| Portugal | Sport TV1 |
| South Africa | SuperSport Maximo, SuperSport 7, SuperSport HD 2 |
| Spain | La Sexta |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports 3/HD |
| *Don't see your country or favourite channel listed? Let us know and we will include it. | |
Valencia vs Barcelona Delayed and Repeat Broadcasts
| Country | Date/Time (US/Eastern) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fri, Sep 23 20:00pm | Gol TV USA |
| Sat, Sep 24 3:00am | Gol TV USA | |
| Sat, Sep 24 21:30pm | Centro America TV | |
| Argentina | Thu, Sep 22 17:00pm | ESPN Cono Sur |
| Australia | Wed, Sep 21 21:00pm | ESPN2 Australia |
| Thu, Sep 22 2:30am | ESPN Australia | |
| Fri, Sep 23 2:15am | ESPN Caribbean | |
| Bolivia | Thu, Sep 22 17:00pm | ESPN Latin America Andina |
| British Virgin Islands | Fri, Sep 23 2:15am | ESPN Caribbean |
| Canada | Fri, Sep 23 15:00pm | GolTV Canada |
| Caribbean | Fri, Sep 23 2:15am | ESPN Caribbean |
| Chile | Thu, Sep 22 17:00pm | ESPN Latin America Andina |
| Jamaica | Fri, Sep 23 2:15am | ESPN Caribbean |
| Portugal | Thu, Sep 22 10:00am | Sport TV1 |
| South Africa | Wed, Sep 21 20:10pm | SuperSport HD 2 |
| Thu, Sep 22 3:50am | SuperSport HD 2 | |
| Thu, Sep 22 20:00pm | SuperSport HD 2 | |
| Thu, Sep 22 22:10pm | SuperSport Maximo | |
| Fri, Sep 23 3:30am | SuperSport 3 | |
| Fri, Sep 23 18:30pm | SuperSport Maximo | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Fri, Sep 23 2:15am | ESPN Caribbean |
| Uruguay | Thu, Sep 22 17:00pm | ESPN Cono Sur |
| *Don't see your country or favourite channel listed? Let us know and we will include it. | ||
Valencia vs Barcelona Match Preview
The biggest midweek fixture in La Liga will see Valencia and Barcelona lock horns at the Mestalla Stadium. Kick off time for this match is at 4:00pm EST and 8:00pm GMT.
It's going to be a return to the Mestalla Stadium for David Villa tonight.
With their victories against Atletico Madrid, Racing Santander and more lately Sporting Gijon, Valencia boast of having 9 points and a (+3) goal difference just like Real Betis. Sevilla, having played a game more than both Los Che and Andalusia rivals Betis, possess 8 points compared to Barca’s 7.
However, it might only be a matter of time before these teams crumble under the pressure applied through Barcelona’s authority. Over the past few seasons, Pep Guardiola and his men have shown that they are arguably the best in come backs.
After their 8-0 crushing of Osasuna which followed their 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad, only the most daring may doubt Barca’s credibility when it comes to bouncing back. The Catalans’ method is the envy of other teams in Europe like Arsenal which seem to struggle in their pool of problems—better qualified in general as a crisis.
Coach Pep Guardiola is anticipating a great match as David Villa is gearing up for a return to the Mestalla Stadium. Valencia vs Barcelona will also see La Liga’s current joint top scorers, Lionel Messi and Roberto Soldado, affront each other. Both key players have netted 5 goals already.
Los Che’s last victory against the Catalans dates from 2008. Since then, Barca haven’t lost any of their previous 8 meetings against Valencia.
TEAM NEWS:
Guardiola excluded the injured Alexis Sanchez and Andres Iniesta from his roster for the encounter. Gerard Pique didn’t make the cut either as doctors haven’t given the player medical clearance.
Valdes, Pinto, Alves, Fabregas, Puyol, Xavi, Villa, Messi, Thiago, Mascherano, Keita, Sergio, Pedro, Maxwell, Afellay, Adriano, Abidal and Fontas
Valencia are likely to play the following players as starters:
Guaita; Bruno, Ruiz, Rami, Jordi Alba; Banega, Albelda; Canales, Jonas, Pablo; Soldado
Valencia vs Barcelona Match Statistics
Valencia vs Barcelona Match Report
On a night where Real Madrid dropped 2 more valuable points away to Racing Santander, Barcelona also played out their third 2-2 draw in all competitions by holding Valencia.
Fabregas helped Barca earn a point at Valencia but the Catalans still lack behind Los Che.
It was a typically team goal from the Catalans who had Fabregas and Messi clicking extremely well in the buildup of Pedro’s strike. But midway through the first half, Pablo Hernandez put the hosts in front only to totally expose Barca’s weak defense. Once again, Jeremy Mathieu was at the centre of that goal.
At the break, Valencia were leading 2-1. Expectedly, however, they couldn’t hang onto their lead for that long.
Summer signing Cesc Fabregas banged in a left footed shot to level the score line after 77 minutes. At times, it looked like either side could get a winner but the match finished all square.
The talking point of the game might involve Jordi Alba’s injury time sending off compared to the treatment of Barcelona by officials. But note that Barca also had an appeal for a penalty turned down.
Jordi’s red card decision may remain controversial unless a tangible reason is given by referee Velasco Carballo. As of now, it is believed that the Valencia man received his second yellow card for insulting the linesman.
Either way, Valencia remain on top of La Liga’s table with 10 points whereas Barcelona are in 4th position with 8 points. Real Betis could overtake Los Che on match-day 4 with a win against Real Zaragoza on Thursday night.
This weekend, Barcelona will have the chance of redeeming themselves. The Blaugrana could clinch their 3rd victory in La Liga against Atletico Madrid.
Valencia vs Barcelona Videos
Highlights
1-0 Abidal (Own goal) 12'
1-1 Pedro 14'
2-1 Hernandez 23'
2-2 Fabregas 77'
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