17 February 2025
Barcelona hosts Rayo Vallecano today, Monday, at the "Luis Companys Olympic" stadium at the conclusion of the 24th round of the Spanish League. Barcelona occupies third place in the Spanish League standings with 48 points, two points behind Atletico Madrid, the second-place holder, and 3 points behind Real Madrid, the leader of the table.
With a win in today's match, "Barca" will top the table on goal difference over "Real Madrid", while Rayo Vallecano has 35 points in sixth place in the standings. Barcelona has a golden opportunity to climb to the top of "La Liga" with a win today, taking advantage of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid's stumbling in the same round.
The first-round match between the two teams was decided by "Barca" winning by two goals to one.
Goalkeeper: Szczesny.
Defense line: Kounde, Coparsi, Inigo Martinez, Balde.
Midfield: Casado, Pedri.
Attacking midfield: Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha.
Attacking line: Robert Lewandowski.
