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Barcelona continues its pursuit of the La Liga title with a challenging away fixture against Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday night. Under new manager Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana have made a promising start to their campaign, securing back-to-back 2-1 victories over Valencia and Athletic Club. They face an equally unbeaten Rayo Vallecano side that recently made headlines by signing 2014 World Cup star James Rodriguez on a free transfer. As both teams look to maintain their unbeaten streaks, this encounter at the Estadio de Vallecas promises to be an exciting showdown.
Match Details
Location: Madrid, Spain
Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas
Date: Tuesday, 27 August (28 August - Nepali Date)
Kick-off Time: 01:15 NST | 15:30 ET | 12:30 PT
Referee: Cesar Soto
VAR: Jorge Vazquez
Head-to-Head Record ( In Last Five Games)
Rayo Vallecano: 2 wins
Barcelona: 1 win
Draws: 2
Rayo Vallecano Team News
Rayo Vallecano is making waves with the addition of James Rodriguez, who returns to Spain after a stint abroad. Although James may not feature on Tuesday, the home side is not short of attacking options. Right winger Isi Palazon remains a key figure in Rayo's offensive setup, ready to exploit any gaps in Barcelona's defense.
Predicted Rayo Vallecano lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Cardenas
Defenders: Balliu, Lejeune, Mumin, Espino
Midfielders: Ciss, Valentin
Forwards: Palazon, Lopez, Embarba, Camello
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona is set for a boost with the possible debut of Dani Olmo, following his successful registration with La Liga. The squad has been reshaped due to the departures of Ilkay Gundogan and Clement Lenglet, clearing space for Olmo's involvement. However, manager Hansi Flick faces challenges with injuries to key midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Gavi, and a defensive blow with Andreas Christensen joining Ronald Araujo on the sidelines due to an Achilles issue.
Predicted Barcelona lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen
Defenders: Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde
Midfielders: Bernal, Pedri
Forwards: Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Lewandowski