The fantastic week of Barcelona was limited by a narrow 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves that helped the Catalan club unite the gap at the top of the league table.
The Barça approach will now change to the Copa del Rey, where they are scheduled to face Valencia in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
While Barcelona will be labeled as the clear favorites that are directed to this game, the star of Valencia, Javi Guerra, has sent a strong message to the Catalan outfit in the period prior to this fascinating meeting.
This despite the fact that Valencia suffered a 7-1 coup at the hands of Barcelona earlier this year.
Javi Guerra Message to Barcelona
In statements to the press following the recent victory of Valencia over Celta Vigo, Guerra expressed confidence in Valencia’s ability to defeat Barcelona.
The central midfielder highlighted Mestalla as a key element, which Barcelona cannot rule out.
“We really notice the support of our fans who encourage us in all games. Why not move on to the elimination stage? Hopefully it is the same in the Cup “, said the midfielder of Valencia (H/T Sports World).
It should be noted that the Valencia season has become the other way around since the arrival of Carlos Corberan to the touches line.
Under the leadership of Spanish, Valencia has accumulated four victories in seven games, with his most recent victory against Celta Vigo.
In light of the increase in the form of Valencia, Guerra warned Barcelona that THE CHE They are a force to consider, especially when he plays at home.
“In Mestalla, we are very strong” War said, who will probably play a key role for Valencia is in the middle of the week by canceling the brilliant combination in the midfield of Barcelona by Marc Casado and Pedri.
When talking about the possibility of facing Barça again, coach Corberan said that Valencia must find inspiration in that shameful defeat.
“We have to return to the wound that the Barcelona game left us to take advantage of it and give a better version of ourselves.” said.