Barcelona hosts Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou in La Liga action

Barcelona faces Rayo Vallecano at the Spotify Camp Nou on Monday in a matchday 2 fixture of the La Liga season. The Catalan side enters the match in strong form after securing victories in its opening two games, scoring five goals against Elche and two against Athletic Club. Manager Hansi Flick faces several midfield absences, as Gavi and Frenkie de Jong remain sidelined with injuries, while Roony Bardghji and Marc Casadó are also unavailable. Rayo Vallecano arrives in Barcelona with only one point from its first two games following a defeat to Sevilla and a draw against Deportivo Alavés. The visitors face defensive challenges after starting goalkeeper Augusto Batalla sustained a fractured tibia, forcing Dani Cárdenas to take his place. Kick-off for the match is scheduled for 8:30pm BST.

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