FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

their home ground plays host to a Primera Division clash between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Before this fixture, Rayo Vallecano de Madrid play Levante.

FC Barcelona come into this fixture in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches, currently on a four-match winning run. The hosts will be confident of maintaining their strong form at their home ground. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano de Madrid have unable to find a winning formula, drawing three of their last five in recent outings, unbeaten in their last five fixtures. The visitors will be aiming to build on their inconsistent run of results.

In the current standings, FC Barcelona sit in 1st place with 64 points, while Rayo Vallecano de Madrid occupy in 12th place on 30 points. The hosts will be keen to protect their superior league position, while the visitors see this as an opportunity to close the gap. FC Barcelona's superior attacking output (71 goals) gives them an edge on paper. Defensively, FC Barcelona have been more solid, conceding just 26 goals.

This fixture promises to be a competitive encounter between two evenly matched sides. FC Barcelona will rely on home support to carry them over the line, while Rayo Vallecano de Madrid look to upset the odds.