Missing each of Valencia's last three domestic appearances across all competitions, Los Ches are once again expected to be without defensive talisman Jose Gaya on Saturday night. Likewise, not making a single appearance since the start of October, Baraja will once again be unable to call upon 23-year-old midfielder Andre Almeida. Shown a pair of bookings against Getafe last week, former Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista will serve a one-match suspension here.
As for the visitors, while Barcelona might have cruised their way to the Champions League knockout stage without breaking much of a sweat this season, Xavi's side are seeking a recent boost. Eventually slumping to an action-packed 3-2 loss at the hands of Antwerp in midweek, the Spanish icons do have the feel of a squad seeking a recent boost.
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