Barcelona
7/10Wins
2.5Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 9 wins from 10 available matches.
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La LigaMatchweek 3THE MATCH CENTREBarcelona vs Rayo Vallecano match centre
Full time
5:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Raphinha19′
Lamine Yamal21′
F. Lejeune51′ (og)
Raphinha71′
Lamine Yamal90′
S. Camello12′
S. Camello59′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
BarcelonaRayo Vallecano
3.040Expected goals · API-Football1.210
9Shots on target5
26Total Shots11
69%Ball Possession31%
9Corner Kicks5
4Fouls11
0Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves5
648Total passes286
585Passes accurate212
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Barcelona 0 reported
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Rayo Vallecano 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Rayo Vallecano
3/10Wins
1.2Goals / game
1.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Rayo Vallecano’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Barcelona
10 matchesResults7 wins · 1 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game2.5
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Athletic ClubHome · La Liga2–0ElcheAway · La Liga5–0Al AhlyHome · Friendlies Clubs2–1FC Basel 1893Away · Friendlies Clubs5–2UdineseAway · Friendlies Clubs0–1Nottingham ForestHome · Friendlies Clubs1–0BirminghamAway · Friendlies Clubs2–2Europa FcHome · Friendlies Clubs4–1ValenciaAway · La Liga1–3Real BetisHome · La Liga3–1
Rayo Vallecano
10 matchesResults3 wins · 2 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.2
Goals conceded per game1.5
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
AlavesHome · La Liga1–1SevillaAway · La Liga1–2IpswichAway · Friendlies Clubs0–3CharleroiAway · Friendlies Clubs3–2FeyenoordAway · Friendlies Clubs1–2Heart Of MidlothianAway · Friendlies Clubs1–2Crystal PalaceAway · UEFA Europa Conference League0–1AlavesAway · La Liga2–1VillarrealHome · La Liga2–0ValenciaAway · La Liga1–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Barcelona at home with Rayo Vallecano away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:59 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
La Liga · 2026/27 · all league matches
BarcelonaRayo Vallecano
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Barcelona at home with Rayo Vallecano away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Barcelona
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Hansi Flick
- 1
J. GarciaG - 23
J. KoundeD - 5
P. CubarsiD - 15
A. ChristensenD - 12
X. EspartD - 22
M. BernalM - 8
PedriM - 10
Lamine YamalM - 20
D. OlmoM - 17
A. GordonM - 11
RaphinhaF
Substitutes (11)
13 · W. Szczesny
31 · E. Aller
18 · G. Martin
2 · J. Cancelo
24 · E. Garcia
3 · A. Balde
16 · Rodri
28 · B. Farinas
7 · Fermín
29 · H. Abdelkarim
14 · K. Adeyemi
Rayo Vallecano
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Benat San Jose
- 1
D. CardenasG - 20
I. BalliuD - 24
F. LejeuneD - 6
P. CissD - 33
J. VertrouwdD - 23
O. ValentinM - 36
G. BouareM - 19
J. de FrutosM - 8
U. LopezM - 18
A. GarciaM - 10
S. CamelloF
Substitutes (11)
30 · A. Molina
17 · A. Pedrosa
2 · A. Ratiu
22 · P. Fernandez
26 · M. de las Sias
4 · P. Diaz
11 · R. Nteka
31 · M. Roman
9 · Alemao
14 · G. Tsitaishvili
21 · F. Perez
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Barcelona
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan García | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 29 | — |
| Jules Koundé | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 72 | — |
| Pau Cubarsí | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 110 | 2 |
| Andreas Christensen | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 72 | 2 |
| Xavi Espart | 90 | 6.6 | — | 1 | 1 | 66 | 1 |
| Marc Bernal | 64 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 2 | 46 | 4 |
| Pedri | 77 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 72 | — |
| Lamine Yamal | 90 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 1 |
| Dani Olmo | 64 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Anthony Gordon | 77 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 3 | 23 | — |
| Raphinha | 86 | 9.3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 1 |
| Rodri | 26 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 31 | 2 |
| Fermín López | 26 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 14 | 1 |
| João Cancelo | 13 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 7 | — |
| Karim Adeyemi | 13 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Hamza Abdelkarim | 9 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Wojciech Szczęsny | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eder Aller | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alejandro Balde | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eric García | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gerard Martín | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brian Fariñas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Rayo Vallecano
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dani Cárdenas | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 31 | — |
| Iván Balliu | 90 | 5.6 | — | 0 | — | 20 | 1 |
| Florian Lejeune | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | 3 | 42 | 4 |
| Pathé Ismaël Ciss | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 32 | 1 |
| Jozhua Vertrouwd | 32 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 7 | 2 |
| Óscar Valentín | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 23 | 4 |
| Gnangoro Bouaré | 57 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Jorge de Frutos | 57 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 6 | 2 |
| Unai López | 75 | 6.6 | — | 1 | — | 23 | 3 |
| Álvaro García | 90 | 6.2 | — | 1 | — | 23 | — |
| Sergio Camello | 75 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 1 |
| Adrià Pedrosa | 58 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 19 | 2 |
| Pedro Díaz | 33 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 5 | 1 |
| Fran Pérez | 33 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 11 | — |
| Randy Nteka | 15 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Alemão | 15 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 6 | — |
| Adrián Molina | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pelayo Fernández | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marco de las Sias | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrei Rațiu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giorgi Tsitaishvili | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marco Román | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗La Liga table
Current standings · La Liga. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 24 | 21 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 16 | WWWLW |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 16 | DWWWL |
| 4 |  Real Madrid | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 15 | LWWLW |
| 5 |  Sevilla | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 13 | LWWDL |
| 6 |  Alaves | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 11 | DLLWW |
| 7 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 10 | DLDWW |
| 8 |  Real Sociedad | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 10 | WLWDW |
| 9 |  Villarreal | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 8 | WWLLL |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | DDWWL |
| 11 |  Getafe | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 8 | WLDDL |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 | DWLWL |
| 13 |  Osasuna | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 8 | DLLLW |
| 14 |  Celta Vigo | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | WDDDL |
| 15 |  Espanyol | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | LLWDL |
| 16 |  Racing Santander | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 7 | LLWLW |
| 17 |  Levante | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 5 | LLDWD |
| 18 |  Elche | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 5 | WLDLL |
| 19 |  Valencia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | LWLLL |
| 20 |  Malaga | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3 | LLDDL |
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