Probable Lineups
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
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Nicki Bille Nielsen | Out | 6.26 | |
Manuel Arana | Out | 6.04 | |
Mikel Labaka | Out | 6.26 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
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Eric Abidal | Out | 6.48 | |
Marc Muniesa | Out | N/A | |
Isaac Cuenca | Out | N/A | |
Carles Puyol | Out | 6.92 | |
Thiago Alcântara | Out | 7.14 | |
Dani Alves | Out | 7.16 | |
Javier Mascherano | Out | 6.84 | |
Gerard Piqué | Doubtful | 7.11 |
Team News
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
- Rayo slumped to their fourth defeat in five at Espanyol last weekend but will be boosted by the return of Jordi Amat for the visit of Barcelona after he was unable to play against his parent club.
- Mikel Labaka is suspended following his red card at Cornella so Alejandro Galvez seems set to continue in defence.
- The bright spot for Paco Jemez's men was another two goals for Leo Baptistao who took his tally for the season to four and he will most likely be partnered again by Alejandro Dominguez as Rayo look to capitalise on Barca's defensive problems.
- Barca just managed to get through the past week unscathed as Jordi Alba's 94th minute winner secured all three points against Celtic, whilst Lionel Messi's hat-trick saw them edge a 5-4 thriller with Deportivo la Coruna last weekend.
- However, their problems at the back are exacerbated even more for the trip to Vallecas as Javier Mascherano is suspended meaning Marc Bartra is likely to keep his place with Alex Song once again dropping into the back four.
- Cesc Fabregas and David Villa could also return as Tito Vilanova is likely to rotate his forward players, whilst Sergio Busquets will retake his place at the base of the midfield after being suspended on Tuesday.
Goal! Rayo Vallecano 0, Barcelona 1. David Villa (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. where is - assisted by fabregas?
What a good result from Barca today.
fabregas should have 2 assist
Fabregas' pass does not count?
Where is the superb assist for Fabregas to Villa's goal?
3-0 for Barca. Messi'and Villa x2
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