Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde expects a tough challenge against Valladolid.
Barca meet Valladolid on Tuesday night.
"They have had a good run and against the top teams have gotten some good results," Valverde said.
"And taking into account last year's game which was complicated, this is a game which we have many hopes after the break this week.
"They have reinforced their style because they are doing well. I expect them to play like they have in recent matches. They will be solid and hard to overcome."
