Rayo v Barça: Did you know? – FC Barcelona
Barça face Rayo Vallecano this coming Sunday (9.30pm CEST) at the Estadio de Vallecas. It’s the first test this season against a team competing in Europe. Here are five key facts that you need to put the game in context:
Flick: ‘Rayo will be tough’ – FC Barcelona Hansi Flick faced the media on Saturday ahead of Barça’s trip to Rayo Vallecano. The German coach acknowledged the challenge of playing in Vallecas but expressed confidence in his side’s strong start
to the season and their ability to keep improving.
Gavi injury news – FC Barcelona
Pablo Páez Gaviria, ‘Gavi’, is experiencing discomfort in his right knee. He will miss Sunday’s match against Rayo Vallecano, and his availability will depend on how his recovery progresses.
Champions League kick-offs announced – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona now know exactly when the eight games in the League Phase will be played.
Barça Femení 8-0 Alhama CF: Tremendous start – FC Barcelona
A good start for Barça in the Liga F. Pere Romeu’s side ran out 8-0 winners against Alhama CF in the first game of the new season, with Graham Hansen (2), Aitana, Pajor, Batlle, and Pina (3) the goalscorers at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. The game was also preceded by the official presentation of the 2025/2026 squad, along with other fun activities for those present.
Flick: “The goal is to win the Champions League” – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça coach analyzed the League Phase draw and expressed his ambition regarding the team’s chances of winning the title after missing out on the final last season.
Flick: “I’ve spoken with Fermín and I think he’ll stay” – Mundo Deportivo
The German coach has assured that “his heart is at Barça”, although he has avoided commenting on Barça’s position as a club.
This is Fermín’s situation – Mundo Deportivo
The Andalusian is keen to stay at Barça but remains hesitant after receiving input from those close to him that he should look further ahead given the great competition he faces at Barça and Chelsea’s project and financial offer.
Szczesny also registered with La Liga – Mundo Deportivo
The Polish goalkeeper is registered for the league competition and will be available for the match against Rayo Vallecano.
Roony Bardghji’s hopeful message about his registration – Mundo Deportivo
The Swedish winger’s status has not yet been clered to play against Rayo Vallecano, but he hinted that his registration in La Liga is close.
Héctor Fort absent from training and awaiting Mallorca – Mundo Deportivo
The right-back did not participate in the training session prior to the match against Rayo Vallecano and will play this Sunday in a friendly with the reserve team against CE L’Hospitalet.
Iñigo Pérez opens up about Lamine Yamal ahead of the match against Barça – Mundo Deportivo
Rayo Vallecano manager Íñigo Pérez said Saturday that Hansi Flick’s Barcelona is the La Liga team he “most likes to watch” and emulate. He highlighted that Lamine Yamal reminds him of Argentine Leo Messi because of “the feeling of helplessness” he instills in his opponents.
