Barcelona will move to the top of the La Liga table on Monday night with a win over European Nada Rayo Vallecano.
The Catalan giants enjoyed a pretty weekend without hitting the ball while both rivals dropped points. After Real Madrid collected a point far in OsasunAtletico Madrid held Celta Vigo at home, playing most of the competition with ten men after the early cancellation of Pablo Barrios.
Hansi Flick’s side bypassed two Madrid clubs in the race after an unproductive end until 2024, but the hosts won three on Monday on a bounce to push them into an excellent position.
However, Rayo Vallecano is one of the teams of La Liga’s form and proved himself as a night navy for the best La Liga. Former assistant Andoni Irara, Inigo Perez, reigned Los Franjirrojos after a heavy 2023/24 campaign after leaving Irah.
Perez’s side is effective at both ends of the tone and is capable of overcoming opponents through their highly octane, vertical style of possession. Rayo is currently sixth in La Liga After failing to taste a defeat in the top flight from December 1.
Here 90min Meeting guide.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano head record to head (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
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Barcelona |
Rayo Vallecano |
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Sevilla 1-4 Barcelona – 02.02.20. |
Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Real Valladolid – 07/02/25 |
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Valencia 0-5 Barcelona – 06/02/25 |
Leganes 0-1 Rayo Vallecano – 31/01/25 |
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Barcelona 1-0 Alaves – 02/02/25 |
Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Girona – 26/01/25 |
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Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta – 29/01/25 |
Osasuna 1-1 Rayo Vallecano – 19/01/25 |
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Barcelona 7-1 Valencia – 26/01/25 |
Real Sociedad 3-1 Rayo Vallecano – 16/01/25 |
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Earth |
TV channel/live stream |
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United Kingdom |
ITVX, Premier Sports Player, Laligatv, ITV 4, Premier Sports 1 |
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United States |
Fubotv, ESPN+, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes |
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Canada |
Tsn+ |
Fermin Lopez is in a rich form of form, but will not be available on Monday after seeing the line against Seville last time. Dani Olmo will begin as host number ten in Fermin’s absence.
Marc-andre ter Stegen enhances recovery from a long-term knee injury, but he runs out of action, while Marc Bernal is still on the side.
Andreas Christensen barely introduced this term due to the failure of the injury, and Flick was without a Danish defender for the muscle problem. However, Barca is expected to have Ronald Araujo at the disposal of ankle problem.
Barcelona predicted a lineup against Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1):: SZCZESNY; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Visitors have some fresh worries about injuries from winning last weekend over Real Valladolid, and Sergio Camello and Unai Lopez both picked up the shots, which is ready to prevent them from the game on Monday.
Joni Montiel remains with muscle injury, but Randy Nite is available by serving his La Liga suspension. The 27-year-old should return to Perez’s side and start the top in Catalonia.
Rayo Vallecano predicted a lineup against Barcelona (4-2-3-1):: Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeuna, Mumin, Chavarria; Diaz, Ciss; De Frutos, Palazon, Garcia; Nite.
This is a huge opportunity for Flick’s side, but Rayo will make sure they have to work incredibly hard on Monday night for all three points. Visitors have taken this term with two Madrid club points, and they are more than capable of distracting the dissolved barca here.
The stars executed, but collectively magnificent, Rayo should have a success that penetrates Barca’s aggressive defense line, while the host buildup game will put the visitors without a ball.
It will surely be angry, and Rayo shot in ensuring an unforgettable result, but Barcelona, given the opportunity that suddenly appeared at the top of the table, should find accessories to cross the line.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
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