Barcelona must win against Valencia if they are to keep their La Liga title hopes alive, but they have been dealt a big blow hours before kick off with news that they are expected to be without one

Barcelona will be without Pedri for Sunday’s match against Valencia at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys. The Canary Islands midfielder is suffering from gastroenteritis, forcing him to withdraw from the squad at the last minute.

Barcelona is set to face Valencia at the "Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys" tonight in a crucial La Liga clash, hoping to get back to winning ways.However,

Fermin Lopez scored twice and provided two assists as Barcelona thrashed Valencia to end their four-game winless La Liga run. Frenkie de Jong fired low into the bottom corner after two minutes before the hosts increased their lead through a Ferran Torres strike.

Barcelona look to recover ground in La Liga's title race when they host Valencia at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.