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Rodri expects first start for Barcelona against Valencia at Mestalla

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Rodri expects first start for Barcelona against Valencia at Mestalla
Summary

Barcelona travels to Mestalla this Sunday for a La Liga match against Valencia. The team currently holds a perfect league record following a loss by Real Madrid on Friday. Barcelona midfielder Rodri is slated to make his first start for the club after arriving this summer from Manchester City. The 30-year-old previously appeared as a substitute in matches against Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano while undergoing an individual fitness program. This appearance marks his 100th career game in La Liga. Meanwhile, the squad faces a potential lineup change as Lamine Yamal did not participate in training due to a fitness concern.

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  • •Barcelona visits Valencia on Sunday for a La Liga match.
  • •Rodri is expected to earn his first start for the team.
  • •The match marks the 100th La Liga appearance for Rodri.
  • •Lamine Yamal missed training with the squad on Friday.
  • •Barcelona remains the only team with a perfect league record.
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What they're saying
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FC Barcelona will be aiming to consolidate their position at the top of the La Liga table when they take on Valencia tomorrow in La Liga on Matchday 4.Ahead of the trip to Mestalla, the Blaugrana have...

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FC Barcelona are back in action this Sunday evening as they get set to take on Valencia away at Mestalla in a Matchday 4 fixture of the 2026/27 La Liga.The Blaugrana are the only team with a perfect r...

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Barcelona travel to Mestalla this afternoon looking to extend their perfect start to the season and move clear at the top of La Liga following Real Madrid’s defeat to Real Betis.However, the build-u...

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