This is going to be an entertaining contest between the two clubs. Barcelona are likely to defeat Rayo Vallecano in their upcoming La Liga fixture
Match info: La Liga
Venue: Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid
Date: Sunday, 31st August 2025
Time: 8:30 pm Nigerian time
Barcelona will head to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas to tackle Rayo Vallecano in gameweek three of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign, with the Catalan outfit looking to post their third victory of the season.
The reigning champions are second in the La Liga table, picking up maximum points from their first two games, while Rayo are in eighth spot, claiming three points from their opening two matches.
Head-to-head:
- Rayo Vallecano have won just 7 of the last 47 meetings between the two teams.
- Barcelona have recorded 30 victories.
- The remaining 10 clashes ended in draws.
- Barcelona have won all of their last three games against Rayo Vallecano.
- The Blaugrana have secured two clean sheets in their last three fixtures against Los Franjirrojos.
- Rayo Vallecano have only won one of their last five games against Barca.
- 4 of their last 5 encounters produced at least 2 goals.
Form:
- Rayo Vallecano in the League: W-L
- Rayo Vallecano in all competitions: W-W-LW
- Barcelona in the League: W-W
Team News:
- Rayo Vallecano will be without the services of Abdul Mumin and Nobel Mendy as they are injured.
- Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Daniel Rodriguez are injured, hence keeping them out of action for FC Barcelona. They are yet to register Wojciech Szczesny for the LaLiga.
Player(s) to watch:
- Alvaro Garcia will have an important role to play in the attacking front for Rayo Vallecano. The 32-year-old Spanish midfielder is coming in after scoring a brace in the Conference League qualifier fixture. He will be looking to step up as they next face the Spanish giants.
- Lamine Yamal already has three goal involvements in two LaLiga appearances this season. Lamine Yamal will be ready to yet again trouble the opponent’s defence. He is looking sharp at the moment, and with his current form, Rayo Vallecano must avoid giving him many chances.