Rayo Vallecano – Barcelona

Rayo Vallecano host a daunting Barcelona side that sit atop the table with a perfect record of five wins from five games, 21 goals scored and only four conceded. The Madrid‑based club sit 16th, having collected just four points from one win, one draw and three defeats, and will need to tighten up a leaky defence that has yielded 14 goals. The gap between the two teams is stark – Barcelona sit 11 points clear at the summit, while Rayo fight to climb out of the lower‑mid table. Their last encounter saw the Catalans dominate, and the home side will be looking to reverse that trend in what promises to be a test of resilience for the hosts.