BAR vs VAL Dream11 Team Prediction | Copa del Rey Final– Barcelona vs Valencia Fantasy Team News

BAR vs VAL Match Preview, Team News, Lineups

Barcelona can do a second consecutive league and a cup double when they play Valencia in the 2019 Copa del Rey final at Benito Villamarín.

BAR vs VAL Dream11 MATCH PREVIEW:

Snippets:

• Barcelona can become the first Spanish side to win both the La Liga and Copa del Rey titles in consecutive seasons.
• Barcelona are also aiming to become the first side to win the five consecutive Copa del Rey.
• Their 30 title wins in this competition is the most in its history.
• Valencia finished the regular season fourth on the table. It’s incredible, to say the least after their shut-out start to the season.

11 years ago we shared this magical moment

Let's make it happen AGAIN #CopaDelRey ? pic.twitter.com/Nub9anfhjl

— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) May 24, 2019

Match Details:

The Copa del Rey Final match will be played between Barcelona and Valencia at Benito Villamarín Stadium, in Seville, Spain. The ground has a capacity of 60,720.
The game will start at 12:30 AM (IST), on Thursday, May 26.

Broadcast details:

No channel in India owns the rights to broadcast the 2018-19 season of Copa del Rey in India.

Recent form (Last six matches)
Barcelona – W W L L W D
Valencia – L L W L W W

Barcelona Team News:

• First choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been ruled out of this game with a knee injury. The German shot-stopper played 49 games this season, including 2 in the Copa del Rey semifinal against Real Madrid.
• Luis Suarez is out of the match as well after he underwent arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus injury in his right knee.
• Rafinha meanwhile remains a long-term absentee for the defending champions.
• Also, Philippe Coutinho and Nelson Semedo are both carrying knocks and will be assessed before the match.

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Possible ins or outs of this game:

• With Stegen out, Jasper Cillessen is set to start between the posts for Barcelona.
• With Luis Suarez out, Malcolm is set to start the match alongside Lionel Messi and Coutinho (Provided he fails to shake off the knock).
• In big matches, Ernesto Valverde has gone with Sergio Busquets, Arturo Vidal, and Ivan Rakitic. Expect the trio to start here as well.
• Samuel Umtiti is fit, but Clement Lenglet is likely to start at the heart of the defense with the ever-present Gerard Pique.
• If Semedo is not fit, expect Sergi Roberto to start with Jordi Alba on the other flank.

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Probable XI: Jasper Cillessen (GK), Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet, Sergi Roberto, Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets, Arturo Vidal, Philippe Coutinho, Malcolm, Lionel Messi

Valencia Team News:

• Twenty-eight-year-old Russian midfielder Denis Cheryshev is the only injury casualty for the Los Che.
• While South Korea’s young sensation Lee Kong-in is not available for selection as well.

Possible ins or outs of this game:

• Ezequiel Garay is back fit now and will be available for selection. He should start alongside Gabriel Paulista at the heart of the defense.
• Marcelino has some decisions to make as both Cristiano Piccini and Daniel Wass are fit to start the right-back. We back the former to be named in the starting 11.
• Geoffrey Kondogbia has recovered is back as well from a long injury layoff and should start the match.

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Probable XI: Jaume Domenech (GK), Cristiano Piccini, Ezequiel Garay, Gabriel Paulista, Jose Gaya, Goncalo Guedes, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Daniel Parejo, Carlos Soler, Rodrigo Moreno, Kevin Gameiro

Potential Game Changers: Top fantasy picks and the points earned in the last few games

Lionel Messi – 4, 1.5, 24
Daniel Parejo – 4.5
Ivan Rakitic – 6.5, 4, 15
Goncalo Guedes – 4
Rodrigo Moreno – 10.5
Gerard Pique – 9, 4.5, 4.5

Stats and facts:

• Barcelona are aiming for their fifth consecutive Copa del Rey trophy.
• Valencia meanwhile won this competition in 2008, when they beat Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate in the semifinal en route to their title victory.
• Barcelona have won the last six meetings against Valencia in this competition by an aggregate scoreline of 14-2.

Breakdown of both team’s stats (Season 2018-19)

Barcelona | Valencia

• Games: 65 | 68
• Goals scored: 145 | 97
• Wins:  41 | 31
• Shots: 875 | 706
• On Target: 427 | 283
• Possession: 61.36% | 48.04%
• Passing%: 87.78 | 80

Player in focus:

Lionel Messi:

The Argentine superstar will no doubt be aiming to make amends for the debacle of the Champions League. When he is on the pitch, you can expect a masterful performance from the 5-time Ballon d’Or. Here are his stats against Valencia.

• Matches Played: 32
• Wins: 18
• Loss: 3
• Draws: 11
• Goals: 27
• Assists: 13

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Suggested combination 1:

Goalkeeper: Cillessen
Defenders: Pique, Roberto, Garay, Gaya
Midfielders: Vidal, Rakitic, Parejo, Soler
Forwards: Messi (C), Moreno

Suggested combination 2:

Goalkeeper: Domenech
Defenders: Alba, Lenglet, Garay, Paulista
Midfielders: Vidal, Rakitic, Parejo, Guedes
Forwards: Messi (C), Gameiro

BAR vs VAL Dream11 potential winner:
Barcelona will start the match as favorites.