2020-21 Spanish Primera – Real Valladolid vs Barcelona Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Real Valladolid vs Barcelona kick off? Tuesday 22nd December, 2020 – 21:00 (UK)
Where is Real Valladolid vs Barcelona being played? Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla, Valladolid
Where can I get tickets for Real Valladolid vs Barcelona? No tickets are available as these matches are being played without spectators
What TV channel is Real Valladolid vs Barcelona on in the UK? This match will be televised live on LaLigaTV (Sky channel 435, Virgin channel 554) for those with a Premier Sport subscription
Where can I stream Real Valladolid vs Barcelona in the UK? Premier Sport subscribers in the UK can stream the match live via a Premier Player subscription
bet365 customers may be able to stream this match live via their website and you can check their schedule here
THE PREDICTION
Real Valladolid’s remarkable resurgence since the November international break is very impressive. It was reasonable to say at that stage they were the worst side in the league. They went into it with a 2-1 win over Athletic in which they were absolutely hammered and since the break, they have played five and only lost to a belligerent Atletico Madrid. That run includes an away win at Granada and a draw at Sevilla. Their opponents’ improvement in results really hasn’t been replicated by their performances. Strip away the name and the players and this Barcelona team/season is mid-table. Europa League qualification should be achieved, Champions League qualification will frankly rely on teams like Real Sociedad, Villarreal and Sevilla collapsing at some stage. They finish the year with a trip to Valladolid and a home game to Eibar before starting the new year away to Huesca. Anything over than nine points will only affirm the really worrying outlook for Barca. They have enough talent to score against anyone but a defence capable of conceding to anyone. Both teams to score, once again in a Barcelona game, looks a good bet.
