Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano: Preview, Lineups, and Prediction

Barcelona Look to Close the Gap in La Liga Title Race

Jakarta, xweb.biz.id – Barcelona will host Rayo Vallecano at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Monday, February 17, as they aim to keep pace with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the race for the La Liga title.

Hansi Flick’s side sits third in the standings, trailing leaders Real Madrid by three points and Atletico by two. The Catalan giants remain unbeaten in 2025, winning nine matches and drawing two, and have gained significant momentum in recent weeks.

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Their recent goal-scoring spree has been remarkable, thrashing Valencia 7-1 in La Liga before another 5-0 rout in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. A 4-1 victory over Sevilla in their last outing further cemented their attacking dominance.

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On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano have been a surprise package this season, sitting sixth and pushing for a UEFA Conference League spot. They are currently on an eight-match unbeaten run, including a dramatic 3-3 draw against Real Madrid.

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Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano: How to Watch Live

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Team News & Predicted Lineups

Barcelona Team News

• Suspended: Fermin Lopez (red card)
• Injured: Andreas Christensen (foot), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (ACL), Marc Bernal (ACL)
• Doubtful: Ronald Araujo (ankle)

Barcelona Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Szczesny (GK) — Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde — Casado, Gavi, Pedri — Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

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Rayo Vallecano Team News

• Injured: Unai Lopez (hamstring), Sergio Camello (foot), Jonathan Montiel (ankle)
• Suspended: None

Rayo Vallecano Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Batalla (GK) — Ratiu, Lejeune, Mumin, Chavarria — P. Diaz, Ciss — de Frutos, Isi, A. Garcia — Guardiola

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Match Prediction & Betting Odds

Barcelona have been dominant at home, winning seven of their ten matches while averaging three goals per game. Meanwhile, Vallecano have struggled on the road and face a difficult task against the free-scoring Catalan attack.

Prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Rayo Vallecano

La Liga Fixtures This Week

Friday, February 14

• Girona vs. Getafe (3 p.m. ET)

Saturday, February 15

• Leganes vs. Alaves (8 a.m. ET)
• Osasuna vs. Real Madrid (10:15 a.m. ET)
• Atletico Madrid vs. Celta Vigo (12:30 p.m. ET)
• Villarreal vs. Valencia (3 p.m. ET)

Sunday, February 16

• Espanyol vs. Athletic Club (8 a.m. ET)
• Valladolid vs. Sevilla (10:15 a.m. ET)
• Mallorca vs. Las Palmas (12:30 p.m. ET)
• Real Betis vs. Real Sociedad (3 p.m. ET)

Monday, February 17

• Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano (3 p.m. ET)

Stay tuned for match updates, highlights, and post-game analysis.

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