Barcelona travels to Rayo Vallecano for a La Liga match on Tuesday.

Host Vallecano will have to move quickly after the 0-0 draw at Getafe on Saturday as they will now face one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Meanwhile, Barcelona started the 2024/25 league season with a 2-1 win over Athletic Club Bilbao, with star strikers Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski scoring goals for the Blaugrana.

The sports news looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.

Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this La Liga game in the US:

TV channels: ESPN Deportes (Spanish)
Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo, ESPN App

This game will be broadcast live on ESPN Deportes. Streaming options are available on ESPN+ and Fubo, which has a FREE Trial version for new subscribers.

What time does the Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona match take place? start?

This La Liga clash will take place at the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid, USA, and will kick off at 21:30 local time on Tuesday, August 27.

This is how this time is converted in the USA:

Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Lineups, team news

Although Rayo Vallecano does not have too many injury concerns, the club may change the team that played on Saturday.

Isi Palazon could replace Oscar Trejo at position no. 10 and Sergio Camello could start as a centre forward

Ray Vallecano predicted XI (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Cardenas (GK) – Balliu, Lejeune, Moomin, Espino – Valentin, Ciss – De Frutos, Palazon, Embarba – Camello

Injured: Andrei Ratiu
Suspended: –

Five FC Barcelona players are out due to injury, the club is still waiting for a new signing Daniela Olmo to complete the registration process.

Fermin Lopezwho had taken a break after completing his international commitments during the 2024 European Championship and the Olympic Games, is back and will likely be in the starting line-up.

Expected formation of Barcelona (4-2-3-1 from right to left): Ter Stegen (TW) – Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Balde – Bernal, Pedri – Yamal, F Lopez, Raphinha – Lewandowski.

Injured: Andreas Christensen, Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi
Suspended: –

Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Sreduction

Rayo deserves huge praise for their strong start to the season and the team has shown in recent years that they can cause problems for Barcelona. Although we expect a close game on Tuesday, Barcelona are full of talent and could well claim their third consecutive win.

Forecast: Rayo – Barcelona 0:1