Barcelona will move to the top of the La Liga table with a victory over European Hope Rayo Vallecano on Monday night.
The Catalan giants enjoyed quite a bit over the weekend without kicking a ball, and both opponents of the title threw points. After Real Madrid gathered a point away to OsasunaAtletico Madrid was held at home by Celta Vigo having played much of the competition with ten men after the early dismissal of Pablo Barrios.
The Hansi Flick side had fallen behind the two Madrid clubs in the race after a non -productive end by 2024, but Monday’s hosts have won three in bounce to push them in a great position.
However, Rayo Vallecano is one of La Liga’s groups and have been shown to be a nightmare opposition for La Liga’s best. Former Andoni Iraola Assistant Inigo Perez has rejuvenated Los Franjirrojos after a hard campaign 2023/24 after Iraola’s exit.
Perez’s side is effective at both ends of the court and capable of crushing opponents through high -octane, vertical possession style. Rayo is today sixth in The championship Having failed to try defeat on the top flight from December 1st.
See 90 minutes Guide to meeting.
Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano Head-To-Head Record (last five games)
Current form (all contests)
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Barcelona |
Ray Vallecano |
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Sevilla 1-4 Barcelona – 02/09/25 |
Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Real Valladolid – 02/07/25 |
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Valencia 0-5 Barcelona – 06/02/25 |
Leganes 0-1 Ray Vallecano – 01/31/25 |
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Barcelona 1-0 Alaves – 02/02/25 |
Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Girona – 01/26/25 |
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Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta – 29/01/25 |
Osasuna 1-1 Rayo Vallecano – 01/19/25 |
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Barcelona 7-1 Valencia – 01/26/25 |
Real Sociedad 3-1 Rayo Vallecano – 01/16/25 |
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Country |
TV channel/live flow |
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United Kingdom |
ITVX, Premier Sports Player, Laligatv, ITV 4, Premier Sports 1 |
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United States |
Fubotv, espn+, app espn, espn deportes |
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Canada |
Tsn+ |
Fermin Lopez is in a rich vein, but he will not be available on Monday, after seeing Red against Seville the last time. Dani Olmo will begin as the number of guests ten in the absence of Fermin.
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen intensifies his recovery from a long-term knee injury, but remains out of action, while Marc Bernal is still sidelined.
Andreas Christensen has just described this term because of injuries and the Flick set is without the Denmark defender again due to a muscle problem. However, Barca is expected to have Ronald Araujo available from an ankle issue.
Barcelona predicted the composition against Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Szczesny? Kounde, Cubersi, Martinez, Balde. Casado, Pedri. Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha. Lewandowski.
Visitors have some concerns about new injuries from last weekend’s victory over Real Valladolid, with Sergio Camello and Unai Lopez taking both hits to keep them out of Monday.
Joni Montiel stays out with muscle injury, but Randy Nteka is available having served La Liga’s suspension. The 27 -year -old will have to return to Perez’s side and start the top in Catalonia.
Rayo Vallecano predicted the series against Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Battle; Rattive, Lion, Mumin, Chavaria. Diaz, ciss. Of fruit, Palazon, Garcia. Nteka.
This is a huge opportunity for Flick’s side, but Rayo will make sure they have to work incredibly hard for all three points on Monday night. Visitors have taken the points from the two Madrid clubs this term and are more than capable of preventing a ruthless Barca outfit here.
Rayo should succeed in penetrating Barca’s offensive defensive line, while the accumulation game of the guests will be tested by the highest work of visitors without the ball.
This is sure to be frantic, and Rayo has a shot to ensure an unforgettable result, but Barcelona, ​​given the opportunity that suddenly comes to the top of the table, will have to find an extra speed to overcome the line.
