Current placed from Rayo Vallecano is not really bad settled on 10th standings position against Barcelona who on 3rd placed in La Liga standings, but in domestic league this season Rayo Vallecano not winning last three matches in a row and defeated by Girona before international break out. Have difference motivation against Barcelona exactly head to head Rayo dominance from Barcelona will make another thing for Vallecano get their first winning matches after failure more than last three matches before.
Barcelona have remaining four points behind Girona on the top position, actually they won't loss points again to make close keep on the top position for defending their La Liga tittle last season, in this match Barcelona have loss Gavi after ACL injury but potential will put Frankie de Jong in starting eleven after returning from injury.
Barcelona certainly has great motivation to be able to win in this week's match, but with their team's condition not improving at the moment, this will be difficult for the Barcelona team, especially since this match will be played at Rayo Vallecano's home ground, which will be a bit profitable for you. home with the full support of the sportsmen.
If you look at the strength of the two teams in the last few matches, I think Rayo Vallecano is not too bad and it wouldn't be a big surprise if they managed to get points in this match, and on the other hand, Barcelona itself is still experiencing many problems.
Barcelona was getting draw against rayo. As you can see that the main weakness of barcelona to face a club that was using the fully defensive strategy. Xavi is not having other tactic. He keeps used old strategy like tic tac strategy. Take a look at the significant difference in the number of goal attempts between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano, as Barcelona has noticeably fewer attempts. It will make barcelona lose its patience and rayo will get more chance.
Look at how effective counter attack by rayo vallecano. Xavi was following the old philosophy of football. This kind of tactic will be totally useless against a team that is fully defending. Barcleona is not leading the game now.
The opportunity to level the score remains, however, my doubt arises as Rayo continues to employ a fully defensive strategy. Barcelona needs to go all in attack. This club is still consistently doing backpass.