Match
Details & Context
- Fixture:
Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona
- Date & Kick-Off:
Sunday, 31 August 2025, at 20:30 CEST (approx. 8:30 PM UK
time)
- Venue:
Estadio de Vallecas, home of Rayo Vallecano—a compact and
atmospheric ground, often cited as a challenging venue for visiting teams.
Form
Guide
- Barcelona:
La Liga champions, boasting a perfect start with two wins from two, and
currently sitting 2nd in the league
- Rayo Vallecano:
Enjoying a strong phase, already in European action thanks to a resounding
5–0 aggregate win in their Conference League playoff, and in 8th place
after taking maximum points from their first two league fixtures
Team
News & Possible Line-Ups
Barcelona
(Hansi Flick)
- Key Absences:
- Gavi
is ruled out due to recurring knee discomfort; he’s expected to return
after the international break
- Newly Registered:
- Gerard Martín,
the young left-back, has been officially registered and is now available
for selection. He offers a potential rotation option either at full-back
or as a left-sided center-back
- Line-up Changes:
- Predicted XI in a 4–2–3–1:
- GK: García (likely Joan García)
- Defence: Koundé (RB), Cubarsí and
Eric García (CBs), Balde (LB)
- Midfield Pivot: De Jong and Pedri
- Attacking Trio: Yamal (RW), Olmo (CAM),
Raphinha (LW)
- Striker: Ferran Torres
Rayo
Vallecano (Íñigo Pérez)
- No specific injuries reported for this fixture, but
their depth may be tested following midweek European exertions
- Possible XI (4–4–1–1):
- GK: Dimitrievski
- Defence:
Balliu, Mumin, Lejeune, Espino
- Midfield:
Unai López, Óscar Valentín, Palazón, Álvaro García
- Support Role:
De Frutos behind main striker Camello
Head-to-Head
& Historical Context
- Overall Record:
- Barcelona have overwhelmingly dominated, winning 30
of 47 matches, drawing 10, while Rayo have won just 7. Barça have
outscored Rayo 130 to 40 overall
- Recent Trends:
- Despite overall dominance, Rayo enjoyed a strong patch
between October 2021 and November 2023, going unbeaten in five matches.
Barcelona broke that run in 2023–24 La Liga with a 3–0 victory and
followed up with a comeback 2–1 win at Vallecas in 2024–25. The most
recent meeting in February 2025 ended in a narrow 1–0 win for Barça via
Lewandowski’s penalty
- Alternative Stats:
- Since 2011, out of 21 clashes, Barça have won 16, Rayo
3, with 2 draws. Rayo’s rare wins underscore the rarity of their success
- Insights from Data (AiScore):
- Barcelona averages roughly 3.36 goals per game
vs. Rayo’s 1.09 but both teams have >60% probability of scoring
in these fixtures
Live
Stream & Broadcast Information
- Global streaming varies by region. In the UK, typically
shown on LaLigaTV via Premier Sports or through DAZN
elsewhere; the US generally uses ESPN+ or beIN; Spain, via Movistar+.
- Detailed, country-specific access is best checked via
platforms like LiveSoccerTV or official regional broadcasters.