Frenkie de Jong doesn't seem to be in the starting eleven indeed. In fact, Xavi made a new statement like he would like to see him staying here but they still didn't know what would happen until the end of the transfer window. Maybe this ambiguity played some role in this. Anyway it is still very good to see that trio in the attacking line. They are all very deadly players in terms of productivity. I expect them to perform solid.
It is still a big question whether Frenkie de Jong will stay at Barcelona or move to another team. To be sure Xavi has repeatedly said he is
very happy if De Jong remains at Barcelona. Let's just wait until the transfer market closes, later we will find answers about De Jong's future.
The Barcelona vs Rayo match has entered the 40th minute and Barcelona is dominating the match. Xavi fielded 3 of his new players to be starter,
but of the 3 new Barcelona players who started, I'm more focused on seeing Lewandowski's performance where Xavi puts Lewandowski as
a center forward. Hopefully Lewandowski can adapt immediately and can score goals in this match. Moreover, Xavi fielded Raphinha and Dembele
on the front lines, it is true that this will be a deadly trio that will frighten the opponent's defense. We'll see if Barcelona can beat Rayo with
a convincing score, because the first half will end but no goals have been created.