Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday as they purpose to take one other step in the direction of Champions League qualification for subsequent season.

The Catalans head into the weekend second within the league however are coming off the again of a harder interval following their Europa League exit to Frankfurt after which a defeat to Cadiz in every of their final two Camp Nou outings.

Nonetheless, a 1-0 win over Actual Sociedad in midweek has received them again on observe to some extent.

For Sunday’s match, they face a myriad of damage issues, although on Pedri has been dominated out on the time of writing.

Barca boss Xavi, although, has an enormous variety of uncertain gamers earlier than the conflict. Amongst these least more likely to function as Ansu Fati, Sergi Roberto, Samuel Umtiti and Ronald Araujo.

In the meantime, there may be extra hope that the likes of Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique, Dani Alves and Gavi are all able to play a component.

Barca are more likely to line up of their traditional 4-3-3 form, with Alves on the suitable of the defence and Eric Garcia and Pique within the centre. Jordi Alba must be out there on the left.

The midfield may even be predictable, with Gavi, Sergio Busquets and Frenkie de Jong beginning.

Barcelona have ample choices open to them in assault, with Ousmane Dembele set to be handed a chance to begin as soon as extra together with Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Xavi has a lot choices on the bench that he can flip to within the occasion that his facet are struggling, with the likes of Memphis Depay and Luuk de Jong out there in reserve.

How Barcelona may line up towards Rayo Vallecano