Tension in Valencia raises concerns for Barcelona ahead of Mestalla clash

Valencia is experiencing tense atmospheres ahead of FC Barcelona's match at Mestalla, as the team's supporters are preparing to organize protests against the club's owner and management.

Peter Lim, Valencia's president, arrived in the city on a private jet on Sunday morning, just hours before the match. According to AS, his presence in the presidential box has not been officially confirmed, despite expectations of him being at the stadium.

These circumstances come amid a troubled start for Valencia, as coach Carlos Corberán's team has only managed to collect one point from a possible nine during the first three rounds of LaLiga, alongside the anger heightened by the transfer market.

The area around the Mestalla witnessed incidents during the last match against FC Barcelona last season, as fans lit flares and threw objects at the police, chanting "Let's go at them" after the arrival of the FC Barcelona bus.

FC Barcelona are closely monitoring the atmosphere surrounding the match, especially as it marks the first trip for the team's fans since the events that occurred before the match against Elche, which saw clashes between supporters and national police.

FC Barcelona has condemned what it considers an excessive use of force against one of its fans and has demanded clarifications regarding the incident.

On the sporting side, FC Barcelona enters the match after winning their first three games and collecting nine points, while Real Madrid lost to Real Betis by a goal to nil.

A win at Mestalla would give FC Barcelona the chance to capitalise on their rival's slip-up and take the lead in the LaLiga table.