Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano: Commentary, updates, goals and stats for La Liga clash as Araujo heads opening goal

Barcelona will look to construct on the feelgood issue generated by their Champions League thrashing of Newcastle in midweek after they host Rayo Vallecano this afternoon.

The Catalans cruised previous the Premier League facet 8-3 on combination after a 7-2 success at Camp Nou on Wednesday evening.

Hansi Flick’s facet have gained six and drawn considered one of their final seven video games in all competitions and sit 4 factors away from Actual Madrid in La Liga.

Rayo additionally progressed in Europe, regardless of shedding 1-0 at dwelling to Turkish facet Samsunspor within the Convention League. Their 3-1 victory within the first leg was sufficient for them to advance to the quarterfinals.

They’ve additionally been in good kind domestically, and can arrive in Barcelona on the again of a six-game unbeaten run.

The place to look at Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano

Barcelona versus Rayo Vallecano kicks off at 1pm on Sunday.

You possibly can watch it dwell within the UK on Premier Sports activities 1.

Stats for Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano

Barcelona have gained 30 and misplaced seven of their earlier 48 matches with Rayo

The reverse fixture earlier this season led to a 1-1 draw