Barcelona, ​​after the victory achieved against Atlético de Madrid that put an end to two goalless draws, will try to continue discounting dates towards the League title in Vallecas, where a Rayo Vallecano awaits him this Wednesday who will seek a victory that will allow him to certify the stay in First
The main loss in the eleven is that of Sergio Busquets, who was booked against the colchoneros and accumulates a one-match ban. He will leave his position in the pivot to Frenkie De Jong. The midfield is completed by Pedri, who returns to the starting eleven, and Gavi on the inside left.
In attack, without Dembélé who will reappear on Saturday against Betis, Lewandowski and Raphinha are starters with Ferran Torres, differential footballer against Atlético de Madrid and author of the only goal of the match.
Behind, without Christensen who is still out due to a soleus injury, Marcos Alonso repeats as Araújo’s companion, while Koundé will act as a right-back and Balde will be the winger on the left.
FC Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Koundé, Araújo, Mark Alonso, Bucket; Pedri, De Jong, Gavi, Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Lewandowski
Rayo drew against Barcelona in the first round at the Spotify Camp Nou and gave an idea of ​​the solvency that they have offered during the championship and that has led them to the front positions. Iraola’s men face the event with the aim of surprising again, as they did last year, when they won with a goal from Colombian striker Radamel Falcao, who will not play this time due to injury, causing the dismissal of Ronald Koeman.
Nor is the midfielder Santi Comesaña available, although in his case due to suspension, who will be replaced in the midfield by the Senegalese international Pathé Ciss, with little prominence in this second round of the championship. The good news for Andoni Iraola is that he recovers the center back Alejandro Catena and the winger Ãlvaro GarcÃa, both absent last day due to suspension.
The main doubt lies in the attack, since Raúl De Tomás has yet to claim his place and, since his debut in January, he has played eleven games and has not scored a goal. His place in the eleven could be occupied by Sergio Camello, who this season has celebrated six goals.