Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano will square off at Camp Nou this weekend in their final league match before the international break.
Hansi Flick’s team, currently leading the La Liga table, is in a positive mood after their recent 7-2 victory over Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League.
Rayo Vallecano is looking to distance themselves from the relegation zone. They have had a commendable record against Barcelona, winning three of their nine league meetings since their promotion in 2021 and drawing three times, including their latest match.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano – Match Details
- Date: Sunday, 22nd March
- Kick-off: 1pm BST
- Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona
- Referee: Adrian Cordero Vega
- Last meeting: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona, La Liga, 31st August 2025
Barcelona Team Updates
Goalkeeper Joan Garcia has recovered from an injury scare after being substituted early against Newcastle and is fit for the match.
Eric Garcia, also taken off early in that game, is a doubt due to a hamstring issue, but he has returned to training. Gavi is fully fit now.
Other players missing include Alejandro Balde (hamstring, mid-April return), Andreas Christensen (cruciate), Jules Koundé, and Frenkie de Jong (hamstring, early April), Jofre Torrents (calf), and Toni Fernandez (ankle).
Changes to the lineup depend on Garcia’s and Eric García’s fitness; if either is out, Gerard Martín or Ronald Araújo may take their place. The attack features Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Lewandowski, all aiming for a fifth consecutive league win to maintain their four-point lead.
Rayo Vallecano Team Updates
Rayo will be without defender Diego Mendez due to injury and Nobel Mendy because of suspension. No other major doubts have been reported.
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The league leaders are on a seven-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, winning six matches and drawing one against Newcastle United in the Champions League. They secured their spot in the quarter-finals with a dominant performance against the Magpies at home.
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo, currently 14th in the table, have not lost a La Liga match since early February, where Real Madrid beat them with a last-minute penalty. Though they lost to Samsunspor on Thursday, which ended their seven-match unbeaten run, they still advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League after winning 3-2 on aggregate.
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona: J Garcia; Cancelo, Cubarsi, Araujo, Martin; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Rayo Vallecano: Batalla; Ratiu, Balliu, Lejeune, Pacha; Gumbau, Ciss; De Frutos, Diaz, A Garcia; Alemao
How to Watch Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano
The match will be available live in the UK on Premier Sports 1.
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