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2026/27 La Liga, Matchday 3
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano
Camp Nou Stadium, Barcelona
Monday 31 August, 21:30
La Liga champions Barcelona will take aim at Rayo Vallecano for a Matchday 3 clash, set for the Camp Nou Stadium on the evening of Monday 31 August, kick-off at 21:30.
Form
Barcelona, who will be in action in a catch-up match against Athletic on Thursday, opened their league campaign in style this past weekend, racking up a 5-0 away win over Elche. Raphinha (2), Karim Adeyemi and Fermin Lopez (2) shared the goals.
Rayo, meanwhile, suffered a first defeat of the season when they succumbed 2-1 away to Sevilla. Alvaro Garcia Rivera opened the scoring for Los Franjirrojos.
Team news
Barcelona will be without key midfielders Gavi and Frenkie de Jong due to long-term injuries, while defender Pau Cubarsi is being managed back to full fitness.
Rayo have major injury issues, with first-choice goalkeeper Augusto Batalla out for months with a broken leg, while Luiz Felipe and Marash Kumbulla are firmly out of action.
Head-to-head
Barcelona and Rayo have met in 49 matches across all competitions. The Blaugrana have claimed 31 wins compared to seven for Los Franjirrojos, while 11 games have been drawn.
Barcelona took four points off Rayo last season, drawing 1-1 in Madrid in August 2025, before a 1-0 home win in Catalunya in March 2026.
Quotes
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick: “We’ll talk after this match about the number nine [Barcelona are pursuing Julain Alavarez at Atletico Madrid]. I speak with [sporting director] Deco, we’re very happy about the victory, but we’ll see during the week.”
La Liga Matrchday 3 Fixtures
Friday 28 August
19:00: Racing Santander vs Elche
21:30: Alaves vs Villarreal
Saturday 29 August
17:00: Levante vs Real Betis
19:00: Real Sociedad vs Espanyol
21:30: Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid
Sunday 30 August
17:00: Real Madrid vs Malaga
19:30: Deportivo vs Valencia
21:30: Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao
Monday 31 August
19:30: Osasuna vs Getafe
21:30: Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano
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