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Barcelona will likely be in search of a much-improved efficiency once they go to Rayo Vallecano in a bid to make it three wins from three to start out their LaLiga title defence.
After cruising previous nine-man Mallorca of their opener, Barca needed to come from two goals down against Levante to claim a 3-2 victory.
Rayo promise to offer one other tough take a look at in what’s their first LaLiga dwelling recreation of the marketing campaign.
Inigo Perez’s males started the season with a 3-1 win at Girona earlier than dropping 1-0 away to Athletic Bilbao. Nevertheless, after clinching their place within the league section of the Convention League in midweek, Rayo welcome Barca to Vallecas filled with confidence.
Barca wanted a second-half comeback to assert a 2-1 victory on this fixture simply over a yr in the past, Dani Olmo’s Eightieth-minute strike clinching the factors.
However Barca will likely be assured of breaking down Rayo, with their assault already in nice kind after plundering 102 objectives final season.
Ferran Torres has scored in every of their video games thus far, Barca’s attacking depth mirrored by Robert Lewandowski’s presence on the bench, although that’s partially attributable to his latest harm points.
But there’s clear concern concerning the defence within the wake of the thriller with Levante, significantly given title rivals Actual Madrid have but to concede a objective.
An improved defensive displaying will likely be prime precedence for coach Hansi Flick as Barca intention to go into the worldwide break with their 100% report nonetheless intact.
Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona workforce information
Abdul Mumin and Nobel Mendy are set to overlook out for Rayo, with the previous nonetheless not able to return following a knee ligament tear suffered in March.
Barcelona don’t have any new harm worries, although there could also be adjustments from the Levante recreation, most notably on the again, the place Jules Kounde might are available in for Eric García.
Kounde signed a brand new contract to maintain him on the membership till 2030 final week, underlining his significance to the membership. He’ll hope for the possibility to display his worth once more at Vallecas.
Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona predicted lineups
Rayo Vallecano: Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Felipe, Chavarria; Ciss, Lopez; Palazon, Diaz, A Garcia; De Frutos.
Barcelona: J Garcia; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres
Is Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona on TV? Channel, stay on-line stream
Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona is offered to look at on Premier Sports activities 1. Premier Sports activities subscribers can even watch the sport on Premier Sports activities Participant and by way of Amazon Prime Video.
The sport is offered on the LaLiga TV subscription service and on the Bet365 web site and app (just for prospects with funds of their account).
Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona stats
- In 7 of the final 9 Rayo Vallecano matches within the LaLiga, the sum of objectives was below 3.5
- In 3 of the final 4 Rayo Vallecano dwelling matches the sum of objectives was below 2.5
- In 3 of the final 4 Rayo Vallecano dwelling matches within the LaLiga, the sum of objectives was below 2.5
- In 3 of the final 4 Rayo Vallecano matches the sum of objectives was below 3.5
- In 3 of the final 4 Rayo Vallecano dwelling matches the sum of objectives was below 3.5
- Barcelona have gained the final 7 matches in a row whereas scoring greater than 2.5 objectives
- Barcelona have gained the final 6 away matches in a row whereas scoring greater than 2.5 objectives
- In 15 of the final 17 Barcelona matches the sum of objectives was over 2.5
- Barcelona have gained 9 of the final 10 matches whereas scoring greater than 1.5 objectives
- Barcelona have gained the final 7 matches in a row and the sum of objectives was over 2.5
Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona prediction
Although the sport in opposition to Levante proved extra uneventful than first thought, a visit to Vallecas represents the hardest take a look at of Barca’s season thus far. Nonetheless, it’s one they are going to be anticipated to come back via with the attacking high quality they’ve on the disposal.
Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Barcelona
