Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: Match preview | OneFootball

It seems like La Liga will end up coming right down to the wire this season, and FC Barcelona will need to gear up for it. If the Catalan side truly wishes to aim for the title, each match from now on needs to be looked at as a final. Fortunately for Barcelona, things are now in their own hands.

That is because Hansi Flick’s side now has a golden opportunity to win their next game and end up leading the La Liga table again. While they gave away the position previously due to their own inability to maintain it, this is now Barça’s chance to redeem themselves.

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As for their opponent, that would be none other than an in-form Rayo Vallecano side. With the opposition set to arrive at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium for this encounter, Barcelona will have the support of their own fans backing them up and they will be expecting to see their team leave this game with all three points.

Over the course of the last five games in La Liga, however, Rayo have clearly looked like a threat. With four wins and just one draw, the side is capable of showcasing intensity while also being defensively solid, considering that they have only conceded three goals in the last five matches.

Even in terms of their overall positioning in the league table, Rayo Vallecano is currently at sixth place with 35 points. They also look to be challenging for the European spots this season it seems. Fortunately for Barcelona, however, even their own form is nothing to scoff at.

Across the last five games in all competitions, Hansi Flick’s side has registered four wins and one draw as well. The draw only came against Atalanta in a UEFA Champions League league phase game that was not all too important for the Catalan side.

Apart from that, the team has looked dominant and eager to hurt their opponents. With 19 goals scored in the last five games, it is easy to see just how dangerous this Barcelona side can be when they are in the mood. Moreover, so far in 2025, Barça is yet to taste defeat.

So, all things considered, these are two sides that are enjoying great form recently. The game itself can be expected to be intense and full of desire from both teams, but Barcelona know exactly what it means to win against Rayo Vallecano and they have already proven it earlier this season as well.