Sat May 03 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Barça Eye Valladolid Victory Amidst Champions League Clash and El Clásico

**Barcelona, Spain** – FC Barcelona returns to La Liga action this Saturday, facing a relegation-bound Real Valladolid at the José Zorrilla stadium (9 PM CEST). Despite Valladolid’s lowly position, Barça manager Hansi Flick stressed the importance of the match, emphasizing that no game can be taken lightly. The match marks the return of goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen from a long-term knee injury.

The game holds significant weight for Barça, who currently hold a four-point lead over Real Madrid in the La Liga standings. A victory before next weekend’s crucial El Clásico clash is paramount to maintaining their advantage. While a comfortable 7-0 win over Valladolid earlier this season suggests a straightforward victory, Flick hinted at potential lineup changes given the upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan and the subsequent El Clásico.

Valladolid, already relegated, will pose a threat with forwards Raúl Moro (4 goals, 3 assists) and Mamadou Sylla (5 goals, 2 assists) leading the attack. However, they will be without several injured players. Barça, too, will be without several key players due to injury, including Jules Kounde, adding to the existing absences of Casadó, Bernal, Balde, and Lewandowski. Despite the challenges, Barcelona aims for a win to maintain their La Liga title momentum.

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