La Liga 2025-2026: Rayo Vallecano-Barcelona, the probable formations

Rayo Vallecano-Barcelona is a match valid for the third day: kickoff at 9:30 p.m. for the Spanish champions, who need to replicate Saturday’s win over Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s team won its first two league games against Levante and Mallorca, while Rayo after a victory on the opener with Girona lost to Bilbao on the second day.

Rayo is looking for a feat with the Blaugrana: De Frutos and Diaz will be in attack, Palazon and Garcia on the flanks, Ciss and Lopez in midfield.

In Barcelona Lewandowski is expected to return as a starter, with Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, and Raphinha behind him. In midfield Pedri along with De Jong.

Rayo-Barcelona, the likely lineups
Rayo Vallecano (4-4-2): Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Chavarria; Palazon, Ciss, Lopez, Garcia; Diaz, de Frutos. All.: Perez.
FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1): J.Garcia; E.Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsì, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha; Lewandowski. All.: Flick.