Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano on and what time does it start? Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano will take place on Sunday 19th May, 2024 – 18:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano on in the UK? Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano in the UK? Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE TEAM NEWS
BARCELONA
Netherlands international midfielder Frenkie de Jong is missing through injury for this weekend’s clash against Rayo Vallecano, whilst Ronald Araujo is an injury doubt, too.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Kounde, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Fort; Fermin Lopez, Sergi Roberto, Pedri; Yamal, Lewandowski, Torres
UNAVAILABLE: De Jong (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Araujo (Injured)
RAYO VALLECANO
Attacking midfielder and club captain Oscar Trejo remains out suspended for Rayo this weekend, whilst both Oscar Valentin and Diego Mendez are unavailable due to injury.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Balliu, Mumin, Lejeune, Espino; Lopez, Ciss; Palazon, De Frutos, A. Garcia; Camello
UNAVAILABLE: Trejo (Suspended), Valentin (Injured), Mendez (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Despite comfortably defeating rock-bottom Almeria by two goals to nil in midweek, Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez’ future is back in doubt with reports suggesting that Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta is unhappy with the former Barca captain due to recent comments in the media, just a couple of weeks after Xavi confirmed his u-turn to stay at the club. Rayo Vallecano, ever a mess off the pitch, have endured a turbulent campaign on it but former assistant to Andoni Iraola, Inigo Perez, looks to have finally eased concerns as they pull away from the bottom three and the relegation places. Two teams coasting to the end of the season should result in a fairly dull home win.
TIP: BARCELONA TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS
