Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-5-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.5
(6.4)
25.2
Average Age
29
181.5
Average Height (cm)
178.3
(1)
1.2
Shots pg
0.9
(0.8)
(53%)
57%
Aerial Duel Success
48%
(47%)
(0.8)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.4)
(1.1)
1
Tackles pg
1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Barcelona
Rayo Vallecano
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenkie de Jong | Out | 7.12 | |
| Gavi | Out | 7.08 | |
| Alejandro Balde | Out | 6.56 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Méndez | Out | 6.34 | |
| Óscar Trejo | Out | 6.35 |
Team News
Barcelona
Rayo Vallecano
- Ilkay Gundogan returns from suspension and will pose as an extra option in midfield for Xavi.
- 17-year-old Hector Fort managed 73 minutes at left-back and registered an assist against Almeria. Not bad for his fourth ever start in the senior side.
- Fermin scored both goals on Thursday night - he is becoming a true Barcelona starlet under Xavi this season.
- Oscar Trejo is suspended for this one having been showed a straight red in the 2-1 victory over Granada.
- Sergio Camello seems to be the mainstay in the Rayo attack going into next season - he has started four matches in a row as the sole striker.
