So far Rayo Vallecanon appearance is quite tolerable, As one of their promotional team can be quite able to compete with other clubs.
Data and facts about the match Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano:
- The last time these two teams met in May 2003, at which time Rayo Vallecano beat Barcelona 3-0 at Camp Nou. But before Rayo is always difficult for Barcelona.
- Barcelona
- Barcelona are still sitting on the rank-2 standings with 28 points from 13 matches, six points adrift of Real Madrid at the top. The defeat of Getafe at the weekend to make the distance between Barcelona to Madrid further and further.
- The defeat of Getafe 1-0 very painful, considering that Barcelona holds 66 percent control of the ball, and Getafe scored only one shot on target, while Barcelona 8 times.
- The defeat of Barcelona over Getafe last weekend was the first time in La Liga since May 2011, at the same time the first defeat this season.
- Defence Barcelona is still the best so far in La Liga, conceding just seven goals in 13 matches.
- Barcelona gets good news with the recovery of Cesc Fabregas and Andres Iniesta from injury. Both have been re-trained with other Barcelona squad.
- Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Vallecano currently sits on the rank-10 standings with 16 points from 13 matches, four points adrift of the European zone. Rayo recent 1-2 defeat of Valencia.
- Rayo not able to score goals in the last two away games against Osasuna and Villarreal.
- The last time Rayo beat Barcelona at Camp Nou in May 2000, with the score 2-0.
Predictions match Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano
We predicted this match would be the outlet for the host that is still feeling the post kekecawaan defeated Getafe last weekend. Guardiola certainly will lose his best squad in this game, camp hosts certainly do not want to risk having to keep the star players, Pasalanya their condition being unstable. The record further away to the guests also took Barca will feast thicken goals this time.
Odds: Barcelona 0: 3 Rayo Vallecano
Percentage of victory: Barcelona 65: 35 Rayo Vallecano
Predicted final score: Barcelona 4: 0 Rayo Vallecano
Head to Head Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano:
May 4, 2003: Rayo Vallecano 3-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
December 7, 2002: Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
Barcelona last five games:
November 27, 2011: Getafe 1-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
November 24, 2011: Milan 2-3 Barcelona (Champions League)
November 20, 2011: Real Zaragoza 4-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
November 10, 2011: L'Hospitalet 0-1 Barcelona (Copa del Rey)
November 7, 2011: Athletic Bilbao 2-2 Barcelona (La Liga)
Rayo Vallecano last five games:
November 27, 2011: Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Valencia (La Liga)
November 20, 2011: Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Osasuna (La Liga)
November 7, 2011: Rayo Vallecano 4-0 Real Sociedad (La Liga)
October 29, 2011: Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Villarreal (La Liga)
October 27, 2011: Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Malaga (La Liga)
Predicted line-ups Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano:
Barcelona: Valdes, Abidal, Alves, Maxwell, Pique, Busquets, Xavi, Thiago, Messi, Pedro, Villa.
Rayo Vallecano: Cobeno, Casado, Figueras, Tito, Movilla, Fuego, Michu, Arribas, Delibasic, Tamudo, Bangoura.
