What has been Barcelona and Rayo's form ahead of this match?
Barcelona gets to this match on a three-game winning streak, and with six games without a loss. Los Blaugranas dropped points for the last time in a goalless draw against Athletic, but they have scored six and conceded twice in their next three games, with two clean sheets (against Valladolid and Real Madrid).
Rayo Vallecano enters this game in woeful form, since they have lost five out of their last six. Their last win took place over a month ago (a 1-0 victory over Alavés), but they have gone on to lose their next five games with only three goals to their name. Their loss against Girona from last week damaged their chances to avoid relegation, as the Catalan-based side got some room to breathe after their 2-0 win.
What is the current position of Barcelona and Rayo in La Liga?
Barcelona returns to the Camp Nou in high spirits as the best team in the Spanish top flight.The Blaugrana side has won 18 of their 26 matches so far, with only six draws and two losses completing their tally. Ernesto Valverde's side has scored 66 goals in the competition, the most by any Spanish side in the 2018-19 season.
On the other hand, Rayo enters this match in 19th place (out of 20) in La Liga. The red and white side is two points behind the last spot in La Liga that would see them avoid relegation. As of now, Los Rayistas have lost 15 of their 26 matches, with only six wins and five draws to their name.
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
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| 1 | Real Madrid | 36 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 83 | 22 | +61 | 93 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | Barcelona | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 74 | 43 | +31 | 79 | WWLWL | |
| 3 | Girona | 36 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 75 | 45 | +30 | 75 | LDWWW | |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 36 | 23 | 4 | 9 | 67 | 39 | +28 | 73 | WWWWL | |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 36 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 58 | 37 | +21 | 62 | LDWLD | |
| 6 | Real Sociedad | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 49 | 37 | +12 | 57 | WLWLD | |
| 7 | Real Betis | 36 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 48 | 43 | +5 | 56 | DWWDW | |
| 8 | Villarreal | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 51 | WWLWW | |
| 9 | Valencia | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 37 | 40 | -3 | 48 | LDLLL | |
| 10 | Getafe | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 43 | LLLWD | |
| 11 | Deportivo Alavés | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 45 | -11 | 42 | LDWWW | |
| 12 | Sevilla | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 41 | LLWDW | |
| 13 | Osasuna | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 40 | 54 | -14 | 41 | DDLLL | |
| 14 | Las Palmas | 36 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 32 | 46 | -14 | 38 | DLLLL | |
| 15 | Rayo Vallecano | 36 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 44 | -15 | 38 | WDLLW | |
| 16 | Celta de Vigo | 36 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 42 | 54 | -12 | 37 | WLWLW | |
| 17 | Mallorca | 36 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 41 | -12 | 36 | DWLDL | |
| 18 | Cádiz | 36 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 25 | 49 | -24 | 32 | WWLDL | |
| 19 | Granada | 36 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 37 | 70 | -33 | 21 | LLLWD | |
| 20 | Almería | 36 | 2 | 11 | 23 | 35 | 72 | -37 | 17 | LLWLL |
Barcelona vs Rayo - Head-to-head stats
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Barcelona has won six straight games against Rayo Vallecano, including their 3-2 win in their first meeting this season.
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There has been at least one red card in three of the last six games between these teams.
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Rayo Vallecano has not beaten Barcelona since December 6, 2002. That game ended in a 1-0 win for the Madrid-based team.
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Rayo Vallecanos has not beaten Barcelona at Camp Nou since May 5, 2000. The aforementioned game concluded in a 2-0 win for the red and white side.
Barcelona vs Rayo - Injuries and suspensions
Barcelona - Injured: Rafinha. Suspended: Clement Lenglet. Doubtful: Thomas Vermaelen.
Rayo Vallecano - Injured: Gorka Elustondo. Suspended: Abdoulayé Ba.
Broadcast info - Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano
In Spain: beIN Sports Connect España, Movistar+, beIN LaLiga.
In the U.S.: Radio Barca, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español.
In the U.K.: Eleven Sports 1 UK, Premier Sports 1.
In Canada: beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, Radio Barca, DAZN.
In Australia: beIN SPORTS 2, beIN Sports Connect, Kayo Sports, Radio Barca.
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