Overview
- Barcelona will rest key players against already relegated Valladolid to prepare for their Champions League semi-final return leg against Inter Milan.
- Defender Jules Kounde is sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during the 3-3 draw with Inter on Wednesday, adding to Barcelona's defensive concerns.
- A victory over Valladolid would give Barcelona a commanding seven-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid in the LaLiga title race.
- Valladolid, sitting last in the league with 13 losses in their last 14 matches, presents a favorable matchup for Barcelona's high-scoring attack.
- Real Madrid, trailing by four points with five matches remaining, must win against Celta Vigo on Sunday to maintain pressure on Barcelona.