Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski was the star of the show as he celebrated scoring against Valencia on August 17, 2024, in a thrilling encounter that saw the Catalan giants emerge victorious. The match marked the 228th meeting between the two teams, with Barcelona maintaining their dominance by securing their 112th win compared to Valencia’s 59 victories, while also registering 57 draws.
Valencia initially took the lead in the 44th minute through Hugo Duro, but Robert Lewandowski equalized before half-time and then netted his second from the penalty spot early in the second half to seal the win for Hansi Flick’s side. This victory added to Barcelona’s impressive record against Valencia, with the Catalan giants having won the majority of their encounters in recent years.
The last non-La Liga game between Barcelona and Valencia occurred in May 2019, with Valencia emerging as 2-1 winners in the Copa del Rey final. However, Valencia has struggled to defeat Barcelona in recent years, with only three wins since November 2014 and four victories since March 2008, underlining Barcelona’s dominance over their opponents.
In the last 20 meetings between the two sides, Lionel Messi has been the standout performer, scoring an impressive 27 goals against Valencia during his time at Barcelona. He is followed by Cesar Rodriguez with 18 goals and Luis Suarez with 12 strikes. Barcelona enjoyed a five-game winning streak against Valencia in La Liga between May 2021 and March 2023, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter when the two teams face off again in 2025.
Looking ahead, Barcelona is gearing up for a title race with Real Madrid, the reigning champions, while Valencia will be aiming to challenge for European qualification. However, Valencia will need to demonstrate greater consistency in their performances to achieve their goals in the upcoming months. The clash between Barcelona and Valencia is always a highly anticipated fixture, and fans can expect another exciting battle when the two teams meet again in the league.
