Barcelona Faces Relegated Valladolid in League Clash

Barcelona is poised to rotate its squad against already-relegated Real Valladolid in La Liga, as the fixture comes between crucial Champions League semi-final legs against Inter Milan. Coach Hansi Flick is expected to rest key players such as Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, providing opportunities for fringe players like Ansu Fati, who is likely to earn a rare start. Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen will make his first appearance since September following a long injury layoff. The match is seen as a favorable opportunity for Barcelona, given Valladolid's poor form and defensive record, having conceded 81 goals this season. Barcelona, which has scored 158 goals in 54 games this season, matches some of its most prolific historical squads and continues to chase a treble in Flick’s debut season, though they will be without injured defender Jules Koundé. Meanwhile, Real Madrid trails Barcelona by four points with five league games remaining.