Barcelona travel to the Estadio de Vallecas to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday evening as they continue their La Liga title defence.
The reigning champions head into this fixture following a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Levante, where Hansi Flick’s side showed their championship resilience after falling 2-0 behind.
Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona – Predicted lineups and team news
Barcelona Team News
Marcus Rashford is expected to start his second consecutive La Liga match after making his debut in the comeback win over Levante. The Manchester United loanee will be keen to build on his impressive introduction to Spanish football and provide the attacking threat that convinced Hansi Flick to pursue his signature.
Robert Lewandowski returned from his hamstring injury against Levante but Ferran Torres continued his good performance and scored again. The Polish striker’s return adds further firepower to Barcelona’s attack alongside the electric Lamine Yamal and the creativity of Pedri.
Marc Bernal continues his recovery from the ACL injury he suffered against Rayo Vallecano last season and is expected to return to action in September.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup
Barcelona predicted XI: García; Eric Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsí, Balde; Pedri, Olmo; Yamal, Raphinha, Rashford; Torres
When is Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona?
Rayo Vallecano take on Barcelona at the Estadio de Vallecas on Sunday August 31st 2025. Kick-off at 8:30pm BST.
How to watch Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona?
The match is available in the UK and Ireland on Disney +.
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