Robert Lewandowski may be making his Barcelona farewell at Mestalla, while Marcus Rashford and Frenkie de Jong are back in training and Hansi Flick still has one last selection call to make. Barcelona have already wrapped up the title, so the final-day focus is on who starts, who sits and whether the club can finish with one more away win.

Lewandowski has nine career goals against Valencia and is expected to be involved in some capacity. One preview went further, saying Barcelona would look to give him “the perfect farewell” in his final game for the club. That is still being framed as expected rather than confirmed, which matters when the club’s team news is being handled carefully.

Who is back for Flick

The biggest boost is the return of Frenkie de Jong, Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres to training on Wednesday ahead of the trip. That gives Flick a much better hand for a game that is more about finishing cleanly than chasing points.

There is one clear absentee. F. Lopez fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and underwent surgery, so he is ruled out. Barcelona’s attack is still well stocked, but that absence removes one more option from the final-day puzzle.

The numbers around Lewandowski and Rashford show why the line-up choice matters. Lewandowski has 13 league goals in 30 La Liga appearances this season. Rashford has 15 total goals and assists in 31 league appearances, so both are still relevant in a side that has not exactly struggled for output.

Valencia still have something to play for

Valencia are ninth and two points behind seventh-placed Getafe, so a European place is still alive. They need a win and help elsewhere, which at least gives the match some competitive edge even with Barcelona already crowned champions.

Barcelona’s wider league record explains the mood around the final day. They are on 91 points from 36 matches with a 30-1-5 record, and they won all 19 of their home league matches. That is why this fixture is being discussed as a farewell and a selection story first, and a result story second.

If Lewandowski does get a send-off, it would fit the season Barcelona have had. If Flick rotates heavily, that would fit too. The more interesting question now is whether the final XI looks built around a ceremony, or around one more professional away performance at Mestalla.

FAQ

Will Robert Lewandowski be making his final Barcelona appearance at Valencia?

The preview frames it as a likely farewell, but not an officially confirmed one. The sources say Lewandowski is expected to be involved in some capacity, and one preview says Barcelona will look to give him the perfect farewell in his final game for the club.

Why is Marcus Rashford back in the Barcelona team news for Valencia?

Rashford returned to training on Wednesday along with Frenkie de Jong and Ferran Torres. That gives Hansi Flick extra options for the final league match at Valencia, where selection is the main issue rather than the title.

How strong have Barcelona been in La Liga this season?

Barcelona go into the final day on 91 points from 36 league matches, with a 30-1-5 record. They also won all 19 of their home league matches, which shows how dominant the title-winning season has been.

Can Valencia still qualify for Europe against Barcelona?

Yes. Valencia are ninth and two points behind seventh-placed Getafe, so a European place is still possible. They need a win and help elsewhere, which gives this fixture some stakes even with Barcelona already crowned champions.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →