Guide of the Barça - Rayo Vallecano match of the League: schedule, where to watch it and line-ups
The "blaugranes" don't want to fail in this start of competition and will seek the third victory of the course
BarcelonaNew league match for Hansi Flick's Barça. The Blaugranas return to play at the Camp Nou four days after defeating Athletic Club (2-0). This Monday at 9:30 PM, the Catalans host Rayo Vallecano in the third matchday of the competition. After two opening victories, the Cules want another win to continue their good momentum and stay in the upper part of the standings.
While waiting for the market to close next Tuesday at midnight and for the new Barça squad to be finalized, Hansi Flick has expressed his satisfaction with the players currently at his disposal, to whom Gabriel Jesus must be added. "Deco has done a fantastic job. As a coach, the most important thing is to work with what we have." The German coach emphasized the importance of managing minutes after the World Cup load. "Everyone will want to play, but the team comes first." Furthermore, Flick also confirmed that Jesse Bisiwu is training with the first team, but will play with the reserves.
On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano arrives after a turbulent start to the season, both sportingly and institutionally. The Madrid team cannot yet play at the Vallecas stadium for security reasons and, for now, have not won any league matches. Beñat San José's new project – after Iñigo Pérez's move to Villarreal – began with a defeat at Sevilla's ground (2-1) and a draw against Alavés (1-1) in a match that had to be played at Butarque, Leganés' stadium.
Barça will be without Gavi – who has not yet recovered from the blow received in Elche –, Frenkie de Jong – who has a tear of the internal lateral ligament of his right knee – and Roony Bardghji – with a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee –, and Héctor Fort is no longer with the team after his transfer to Real Sociedad was made official. In contrast, San José will not be able to count on Isi Palazón, Luiz Felipe, or Augusto Batalla, who is seriously injured, and Marash Kumbulla is doubtful.
Kick-off time and venue for the Barça - Rayo Vallecano match
The match will be played this Monday at 9:30 PM at Camp Nou (Barcelona).
Where to watch today's match (television)
The duel between Catalans and Madrilenians can be seen on television through the DAZN platform. It can also be followed live on ARA minute by minute.
Probable lineups for the match
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Joan Garcia; Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Xavi Espart; Pedri, Marc Bernal, Fermín; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Gordon.
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Dani Cárdenas; Andrei Ratiu, Pathé Ciss, Florian Lejeune, Ivan Balliu; Óscar Valentín, Unai López; Fran Pérez, Jorge de Frutos, Álvaro García; and Sergio Camello.
Referee: Francisco José Hernández Maeso (Extremadura Committee) and Raúl Martín González Francés (Las Palmas Committee) on VAR.
