La Liga 2024-2025: Barcelona-Rayo Vallecano, the probable formations

Barcelona-Rayo Vallecano, the probable formations

The 24th day of La Liga will end at 9 p.m. in Barcelona at the Montjuic Stadium. The Catalans are called for victory to hook Real Madrid, the leaders with 51 points. Flick è s team is back from three consecutive successes, the last one achieved at the Sevilla field. Rayo Vallecano, led by Inigo Perez, is playing a league above all expectations and currently occupies the sixth position with 35 points. A success in tonight’s very difficult challenge would allow the Madrid team to stretch its lead over its pursuers and consolidate its place in the European zone.

The blaugrana confirm the lineup fielded in the challenge against Sevilla. Flick chooses Szczesny between the posts, with Martínez and Araujo making up the central defensive pair. Pedri and De Jong will play in the box. The offensive terminal will be the usual Robert Lewandowski, top scorer with 19 goals, supported on the flanks by Raphinha and Yamal.

For the guests, Batalla will defend the posts. The defensive line will be composed of Ratiu and Chavarría on the outsides, with Mumin and Lejeune in the middle. In the median, the Ciss-Lopez pair will act. De Frutos, Palazon and García will support the’single point, Camello.

Probable lineups

Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Raphinha, Gavi, Yamal; Lewandowski. All: Flick.

Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Batalla; Ratiu, Mumim, Lejeune, Chavarria; Ciss, Lopez; De Frutos, Palazon, Garcia; Camello. All: Perez.