Barcelona return to La Liga action against Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Sunday, with a chance to extend their four-point lead at the top of the table. Hansi Flick's side arrive in strong form after a 7-2 Champions League win over Newcastle. Rayo Vallecano sit 13th and remain unbeaten in their last six league matches.
Barcelona, currently four points clear at the summit of La Liga, face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday afternoon at Camp Nou. A victory would push their advantage to seven points ahead of Real Madrid's later match against Atletico Madrid. The Catalan club have won 23 of their 28 league games this season, scoring 77 goals, and four of their last five La Liga outings. Their midweek 7-2 triumph over Newcastle secured a Champions League quarter-final spot, underlining their form across competitions. They have won 30 of the previous 48 meetings with Rayo Vallecano, though the reverse fixture ended 1-1 earlier this term. Rayo occupy 13th place, six points above the relegation zone, and advanced in the Conference League despite a 1-0 loss to Samsunspor, progressing 3-2 on aggregate. They are unbeaten in their last six La Liga matches. Injuries sideline Barcelona's Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde and Frenkie de Jong, but Joan Garcia and Eric Garcia should be available. Rotation may feature Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford and Dani Olmo, with Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez and Raphinha expected behind Robert Lewandowski. Rayo miss suspended Nobel Mendy and injured Diego Mendez. Expected line-ups are: Barcelona - J Garcia; Cancelo, Cubarsi, E Garcia, Martin; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Lewandowski. Rayo Vallecano - Batalla; Ratiu, Balliu, Lejeune, Pacha; Gumbau, Ciss; De Frutos, Diaz, A Garcia; Alemao. Kickoff is at 13:00 GMT, broadcast on Viaplay Sports.
