Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano expected starting lineup

Hansi Flick is expected to start a very strong team against Rayo Vallecano.

Borussia Dortmund - FC Barcelona, Barca am 11.12.2024 im Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund Mannschaftsfoto / Teamfoto FC Barcelona Hintere Reihe v.l.n.r.: Paul Cubarsi Barcelona - Jules Kounde Barcelona - Dani Olmo Barcelona - Inaki Pena Barcelona - Inigo Martinez Barcelona - Robert Lewandowski Barcelona Vordere Reihe v.l.n.r.: Raphinha Barcelona - Lamine Yamal Barcelona - Pedri Pedro Gonzalez Lopez Barcelona - Marc Casado Barcelona - Alejandro Balde Barcelona / IMAGO / Revierfoto
Borussia Dortmund - FC Barcelona, Barca am 11.12.2024 im Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund Mannschaftsfoto / Teamfoto FC Barcelona Hintere Reihe v.l.n.r.: Paul Cubarsi Barcelona - Jules Kounde Barcelona - Dani Olmo Barcelona - Inaki Pena Barcelona - Inigo Martinez Barcelona - Robert Lewandowski Barcelona Vordere Reihe v.l.n.r.: Raphinha Barcelona - Lamine Yamal Barcelona - Pedri Pedro Gonzalez Lopez Barcelona - Marc Casado Barcelona - Alejandro Balde Barcelona / IMAGO / Revierfoto

Tonight, Rayo Vallecano visit Barcelona in what is set to be a much-anticipated game when it comes to the La Liga title race.

Over the weekend, Barca’s title rivals, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid both drew, giving Hansi Flick’s side a chance to go top of the league on goal difference.

However, this fixture will not be easy as Vallecano are currently on an 8-game undefeated run in the league, which stretches back to December.

The previous fixture between these two sides was a tricky game too, with the Blauragrana coming out narrow 2-1 victors away from home thanks to goals from Pedri and Dani Olmo.

Due to this, Flick seems to be going with his strongest available team according to Mundo Deportivo, via Managing Barca.

Expected starting lineup:

Wojciech Szczesny;

Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Alejandro Balde;

Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Gavi;

Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha

Even though Los Franjirrojos have been in impressive form this campaign, Barcelona should have enough to win, especially when you consider a place at the top of La Liga is at stakes.

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