FC Barcelona is gearing up to face Rayo Vallecano on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 9:00 PM CET at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys. This highly anticipated match marks the 24th matchday of LaLiga EA Sports 2024-2025, with Barcelona currently sitting in third place and Rayo Vallecano in sixth place.¹

A Win Would Put Barcelona on Top

If Barcelona wins this match, they will regain the lead in La Liga, surpassing Real Madrid thanks to their better overall goal average. Barcelona has a +39 goal average, while Real Madrid has a +29 goal average.

Head-to-Head Stats

FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano have faced each other a total of 43 times in LaLiga matches, with Barcelona winning 26 times, Rayo Vallecano winning 7 times, and 10 draws. Barcelona has scored 121 goals, while Rayo Vallecano has scored 38 goals.

Barcelona’s Home Record

At home, Barcelona has a strong record against Rayo Vallecano, with 16 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws in their 21 matches. Barcelona has scored 71 goals, while Rayo Vallecano has scored 13 goals.

Injury and Suspension Updates

Barcelona will be without Marc Bernal and Ter Stegen due to injuries, while Fermín López is suspended after receiving a red card in Barcelona’s last match.

Key Stats and Trends

• Barcelona has scored 64 goals in 23 LaLiga matches, with Lewandowski scoring 19 goals.
• Lamine Yamal leads the team with 10 assists.
• Barcelona has kept a clean sheet in only 5 of their 23 LaLiga matches.
• The team has received 40 yellow cards and 3 red cards in 23 LaLiga matches.

With a win, Barcelona can take the top spot in La Liga. Will they be able to capitalize on this opportunity, or will Rayo Vallecano pull off an upset?