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Valencia will be hosting Barcelona in this highly anticipated La Liga match today at the Mestalla Stadium. This is the opening game of the season for both teams, making it even more exciting. Barcelona finished second, just behind Real Madrid, in the 2023-24 La Liga season. On the other hand, Valencia placed ninth. The winner of this matchup will secure an early placement in the top half of the table for the 2024-25 La Liga season.
Where can you watch the Valencia vs Barcelona La Liga game today?
You can watch Valencia vs Barcelona today via ESPN+, ESPN Deportes and FuboTV in the U.S. and via Premier Sports 2 and La Liga TV in the U.K..
In the U.S., ESPN holds the broadcast rights for the Spanish football league, La Liga. La Liga broadcasts are distributed across the ESPN channels and the ESPN+ streaming service. This match will air on ESPN Deportes and stream on ESPN+. Additionally, La Liga matches are also available to stream via FuboTV in the U.S.
In the U.K., Premier Sports and ITV have the broadcast rights to La Liga games. La Liga matches are distributed among the Premier Sports channels, ITV channels, and the ITVX streaming platform. This match will air on ITV4, Premier Sports 1, and the LaLigaTV channel, accessible via Premier Sports and Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, it will be available to stream on ITVX.
What time does the match start?
Kick-off for the Valencia vs Barcelona game is at 12:30 p.m. PT and 3:30 p.m. ET in the U.S., and 8:30 p.m. BST in the U.K. on August 17.
As Valencia hosts the Catalan giants in their first game of the season, both teams will go head-to-head to grab these early points. This is the sixth overall match of the 2024-25 La Liga season.
How to watch & stream Valencia vs Barcelona for free
You can watch the Valencia vs Barcelona La Liga game for free via FuboTV in the U.S. and ITVX in the U.K.
FuboTV and ITVX are streaming platforms that offer a 7-day free trial before charging for a subscription. By taking advantage of this free trial, you can legally watch Valencia vs Barcelona online for free. However, note that the free trial is only available for first-time users.
Predictions
Even though Barcelona seems to be the favorite, this could turn out to be a fierce battle for the win. As Barcelona could potentially miss some key players due to injuries, Valencia might have a bit more space on the field. Additionally, Valencia will also have the home-ground advantage in this intense matchup.
While the odds favor Barcelona winning, Valencia could pull off a surprise.