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2022/23 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 31
Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona
Estadio de Vallecas
Madrid, Spain
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Kick-off is at 22h00
Rayo Vallecano will take on FC Barcelona in a
Spanish La Liga match at the Estadio de Vallecas on April 26.
Current Form
The Vallecans succumbed to a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad away on April 22 and it was their second defeat in their last three league games.
Vallecano defeated CA Osasuna in their last home match and the win ended their four-match winless run at the Estadio de Vallecas.
While Barcelona secured a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at home on April 23 as they extended their unbeaten run to seven matches in La Liga.
Barca are also enjoying a three-match unbeaten run on the road having registered two wins and one draw as the away side.
What Is At Stake
Vallecano are placed ninth on the league standings and they are looking to secure a top six finish by defeating Barcelona.
Barcelona are still placed at the top of the league standings as they look to dethrone Real Madrid as Spanish champions.
Xavi Hernadez's side will be determined to take another step towards clinching the championship by recording a victory in Madrid.
Team News
Vallecano are yet to report any injuries in their camp, but Radamel Falcao, Florian Lejeune, Isi Palazón and Pathé Ciss are all one yellow card away from suspension.
On the other hand., Barcelona also do not have suspension worries, but Ousmane Dembélé and Sergi Roberto are currently injured.
Key Players
Vallecano will pin their hopes of defeating Barcelona on their top scorer Isaac Palazon who has hit the back of the net eight times in La Liga this term.
Robert Lewandowski will be keen to inspire Barcelona to a win and also extend his lead at the top of the league scoring charts having netted 17 goals.
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Quotes
"There is nothing done, although it is exciting," Xavi said when asked about winning the La Liga title after masterminding Barcelona's win over Atletico.
"Here, nobody feels like a champion, and if someone does, we will tell them that nothing has been done.
"If we lost, they were eight [points back]; it was crucial. Beyond the individualities, we played a very good game. It was crucial to win after two draws, and it's one more step."
Head-to-Head
Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw by Vallecano in their last meeting in La Liga with the match taking place at the Spotify Camp Nou on 13 August 2022.
As a result, the Vallecans are undefeated in their last three league matches against Barca having registered two wins and one draw.
Spanish La Liga matchday 31 fixtures
Tuesday, April 25
17:30 - Cadiz CF v CA Osasuna
17:30 - Girona FC v Real Madrid
20:00 - Real Betis v Real Sociedad
Wednesday, April 26
17:30 - Atletico Madrid v Real Mallorca
17:30 - Getafe CF v UD Almeria
20:00 - Celta Vigo v Elche CF
20:00 - Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona
Thursday, April 27
17:30 - Valencia CF v Real Valladolid
17:30 - Villarreal FC v RCD Espanyol
20:00 - Athletic Bilbao v Sevilla FC
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