Another blow for Xavi, Barcelona draws against Valencia in LaLiga

FC Barcelona failed to win against Valencia CF. Xavi Hernandez's team has just lost in the UEFA Champions League, as well as leaving points in LaLiga against Girona, where they certainly remain unconvincing and the level of the team at the end of 2023 is worrying. compete in 2024, and be a protagonist in the UEFA Champions League.

Third game in a row without winning for Barça, who have not been able to get the three points at Mestalla. Joao Félix put the Blaugranas ahead on the scoreboard, but Guillamón invented a great goal and the Blaugranas stumbled again away from home. Two points are left, and Real Madrid and Girona can open a gap this day in their race for the league title.

Xavi's team arrived with the need to win after losing at home against Girona and Antwerp in the UEFA Champions League. While the Ché team is looking to win again in LaLiga after four consecutive games without doing so and with winning to increase the injury of the culé team.

FC Barcelona missed the most clear chance

With ten minutes left in the match, Raphinha had a double chance, but on both occasions it was denied by the Georgian goalkeeper. In the final stretch, Baraja protected his team with a line of five in defense. The blaugranas did not stop trying until the end and Araujo tried in stoppage time with a shot from the front, which he went wide. FC Barcelona will play its last game of 2023 in LaLiga this Wednesday where De Jong will not be there, who will serve a suspension. They will receive Almería at home, which is bottom. While Valencia will play on Tuesday in Vallecas to close the year.