Rayo Vallecano - Barcelona: transfer window, injuries... Barça's squad decimated before facing Rayo
Reigning champions FC Barcelona are having a hectic start to the season. After signing Marcus Rashford, Joan Garcia, and Roony Bardghji, the Blaugrana have lost Inaki Pena, Inigo Martinez, and Pablo Torre. However, the transfer window isn't over yet. The Catalan club could lose Fermin Lopez, who is being pursued by Chelsea. Hansi Flick provided an update on his striker's contract situation at a press conference. "For now, he's here. I've spoken to him, of course. And I'm convinced he'll stay, but I don't know what will happen. That's how it is. You have to wait. And I'm definitely better off when the transfer market is closed. I gave him my opinion. It's something that stays between him and me, that's all. And of course, sometimes our players have a different opinion. Or maybe also a lot of people gravitate around the players. Maybe they know more than them, more than us. But that's how it is, it's a business, a big business. I have to focus on my team, and I'm very happy with what Fermin is doing at Barça. He's a really important player for us," the German coach stressed in a press conference.
Gavi's health status is a cause for concernFurthermore, the squad is weakened by several absences. Bernal (knee), Lewandowski (thigh), Ter Stegen (back), and Gavi (knee) are absent from the match against Rayo Vallecano. For the Spanish midfielder, a return to action will not come immediately. With a knee injury, the player trained at La Masia will also miss the Spanish national team. A substitute in the first two matches (3-0 against Mallorca and 3-2 at Levante), Gavi left training on Friday. Worse, he was unable to undergo medical examinations due to a severely swollen knee.
An attack that "hits the mark"In their first two matches in the Spanish league, FC Barcelona have found the net three times. An offensive powerhouse embodied by the phenomenon Lamine Yamal, but also Ferran Torres, who scored twice. Ultra-decisive last season in the Catalan jersey, Raphinha confirmed his form with a goal and an assist. Furthermore, new signing Marcus Rashford is slow to make a difference. The England international nevertheless received support from his coach after the match against Levante: " Marcus created a few chances in the first half and showed he could help us. In the second half, we had to make changes and put Raphinha on the wing." The Englishman could find the net or provide his first assist this Sunday.
What time does Rayo Vallecano - Barcelona start?The kick-off of the third day of La Liga between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona is scheduled for Sunday, August 31 at 9:30 p.m. at the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid (Spain).
On which channel can I watch Rayo Vallecano - Barcelona?BeIn Sports 1 , the TV rights holder for the Spanish league, will broadcast the match between Barça and "El Rayo".
How to watch Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona streaming?If you want to watch the La Liga matchday 3 match between the Blaugranas and the Franjirrojos on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to subscribe to a MyCanal or BeIn Sports subscription.
What are the probable lineups for Rayo Vallecano - Barcelona?Rayo Vallecano: Batalla (L) - Ratiu, Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Pep Chavarría - Ciss, Unai López - Isi Palazón, Pedro Díaz, Álvaro García - De Fruto.
Barcelona: Joan García (L) - Eric García, Araújo, Cubarsí, Balde - De Jong, Pedri - Rashford, L.Yamal, Raphinha - Ferran.
What are the predictions for Rayo Vallecano - Barcelona?- Betclic: Rayo Vallecano: 6.65 / Draw: 5.25 / Barcelona: 1.39
- Bwin: Rayo Vallecano: 5.75 / Draw: 4.50 / Barcelona: 1.35
- Online Sports Betting: Rayo Vallecano: 6.50 / Draw: 5.20 / Barcelona: 1.38
- Unibet: Rayo Vallecano: 6.85 / Draw: 5.40 / Barcelona: 1.39
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