Probable Lineups
4-4-2
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.5
Average Ratings
7.1
(6.7)
29.4
Average Age
24.5
178
Average Height (cm)
180.5
(0.8)
0.9
Shots pg
1.4
(1.2)
(46%)
47%
Aerial Duel Success
54%
(51%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.7
(1)
(1.4)
1.1
Tackles pg
0.9
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raúl de Tomás | Out | N/A | |
| Andrei Ratiu | Doubtful | 6.97 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Araujo | Out | N/A | |
| Gavi | Out | 6.33 | |
| Frenkie de Jong | Out | 6.42 | |
| Andreas Christensen | Out | 6.1 | |
| Dani Olmo | Out | 7.46 | |
| Ansu Fati | Doubtful | 6.22 |
Team News
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
- Rayo faces uncertainties regarding the fitness of Raúl De Tomás and Andrei Rațiu.
- Augusto Batalla is vying for the goalkeeper position against Dani Cárdenas, and Camello is set to step in for Randy Nteka up front.
- Rayo have signed the best player from Copa America 2024, James Rodriguez, who makes his return to Madrid but this time not to Real Madrid and could make his debut off the bench.
- Barcelona has four confirmed injuries, with Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araújo all out.
- Ansu Fati's availability is uncertain, and whether Olmo can play depends on meeting La Liga's registration criteria. Flick must assess Pedri's fitness after his recent return from injury.
- Fermín López could make his first league start after a demanding international summer.
