Barcelona will conclude their three-game road trip to start the La Liga season when they visit Rayo Vallecano on Sunday night.
Hansi Flick’s side started the season with a comfortable win away at Mallorca, but then required a stoppage-time own-goal after trailing by two goals to rescue all three points last time out vs. Levante. The Catalans will unquestionably want to deliver a better performance before the international break.
Iñigo Pérez’s Rayo Vallecano were one of the surprises of the season last term, finishing eighth and in European competition places. Rayo started 2025–26 with a win against Girona and then fell admirably away at Athletic Club. Nevertheless, Rayo will be feeling confident after qualifying for the UEFA Conference League earlier in the week.
Los Blaugranas would do well not to underestimate Rayo, or this match has all the makings of a potential upset.
Here’s guide to Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga clash vs. Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, Aug. 31.






