The 2025-26 La Liga season reaches its conclusion as Valencia CF hosts FC Barcelona in Round 38 at the historic Estadio de Mestalla. With Barcelona looking to finish the campaign strongly and Valencia aiming to close the season on a positive note in front of their home crowd, fans can expect an exciting clash in Spain.
Valencia vs Barcelona Date and Time
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Competition: La Liga – Round 38
- Venue: Estadio de Mestalla, Valencia, Spain
- Stadium Capacity: 49,430
- Surface: Grass
Conditions appear ideal for football with forecasts showing sunny skies and temperatures around 73°F.
Where to Watch Valencia vs Barcelona
Fans in the United States can catch live coverage on:
- TV: ESPN Unlimited / ESPN Select
- Streaming: ESPN+
- Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET
Viewers with an ESPN+ subscription will be able to stream the match live across supported devices.
Team Form Entering the Match
Valencia Recent Form
Valencia has shown mixed results in recent matches:
- Win vs Real Sociedad (4-3)
- Draw vs Rayo Vallecano (1-1)
- Win vs Athletic Bilbao (1-0)
- Loss vs Atletico Madrid (0-2)
- Win vs Girona (2-1)
The home side has displayed resilience but has struggled for consistency against top competition.
Barcelona Recent Form
Barcelona enters the match with strong momentum:
- Win vs Real Betis (3-1)
- Loss vs Alavés (0-1)
- Win vs Real Madrid (2-0)
- Win vs Osasuna (2-1)
- Win vs Getafe (2-0)
Barcelona has looked sharp in recent weeks and will likely enter as favorites.
Match Preview
Playing at Mestalla is rarely an easy task for visiting clubs, as Valencia traditionally performs with added energy in front of its supporters. Barcelona, however, possesses the attacking quality and depth that can change a game quickly.
With this being the final round of the La Liga season, both teams will want to end the campaign on a high note. Fans should expect an intense atmosphere and plenty of attacking football.
Prediction
Barcelona enters with stronger recent form, but Valencia’s home advantage could keep things competitive.
Prediction: Valencia 1-2 Barcelona