Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano match guide: schedule, where to watch and lineups

BarcelonaBarça and Rayo Vallecano will face off this Sunday (2 p.m.) at the Camp Nou in a match corresponding to Matchday 29 of La Liga. The Catalan side aims to maintain its position at the top of the table and extend its winning streak to four consecutive victories in the domestic competition. Meanwhile, the Madrid-based team is looking to climb higher in the standings and avoid relegation.

Both teams have just played in European competition. Barça put on a great display in a match against Newcastle, corresponding to the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 (7-2). Rayo lost last Thursday against Turkish side Samsunspor (0-1). Even so, it was enough for them to advance to the Conference quarterfinals (3-2 on aggregate). In La Liga, Barça convincingly beat Sevilla (5-2). For their part, Rayo drew against Levante (1-1). Barça occupies first place in the league standings with 70 points, while Rayo is in the relegation zone with 32 points. The Catalan side's record is twenty-three wins, one draw, and four losses. The Madrid side has seven wins, eleven draws, and ten losses.

Hansi Flick will be without Andreas Christensen, De Jong, Balde, and Kounde, all of whom are injured. On a positive note, Joan and Eric will be available for the match, despite having been substituted due to discomfort against Newcastle. The center-back from Martorell will start on the bench. Rayo manager Íñigo Pérez will be without Nobel Mendy, who received a red card in the last match.

Time and place of the match

The match will be played on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Camp Nou (Barcelona).

Where to watch the match (television)

The match between the Catalan and Madrid teams can be watched on television via DAZN. It can also be followed live on ARA, minute by minute.

Probable lineups

FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Juan García; Xavi Espart, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Cancelo; Pierre, Bernal, Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha.

Rayo Vallecano (4-3-3): Batalla; Rativo, Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Espino; Gumbau, Valentín, Pedro Díaz; Fran Pérez, De Frutos and Álvaro García.

Referee: Adrián Cordero Vega (Cantabrian Committee).

VAR: Raúl Martín González (Canary Committee).