- With a 5-0 aggregate victory, Rayo Vallecano earned a historic spot in the UEFA Conference League group stage, their first European campaign to date.
- Barcelona had a great offensive but needed defensive improvement to keep up the pace. They scored six goals in two games but let up two goals against Levante.
- Before the game, Coach Flick calmly addressed Fermin Lopez's transfer rumours while concentrating on playing confident, attacking football with important players ready to shine.
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Where to Watch Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona in La Liga For Free?
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Summary
In gameweek three of the 2025–26 La Liga season, Barcelona will travel to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas to play Rayo Vallecano. The Catalan team is hoping to record their third win of the year. With three points from their first two games, Rayo is in eighth place in La Liga, while the defending champions are in second place with the most points from their first two games.
After defeating Neman 4-0 in the second leg of their Conference League playoff on Thursday, Rayo will go into this game with a 5-0 overall record and a berth in the league round of the competition. As a result, Los Franjirrojos will only play in Europe twice in their history. It will be interesting to watch what the gifted team, which has played in the Segunda Division for much of their existence, can accomplish this season. With three points from their first two games this season, Inigo Perez's team had a strong start to the season and finished ninth in La Liga last season, which was their joint-best performance at this level. Although Rayo lost 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao away from home after opening their La Liga campaign with a 3-1 victory over Girona, there were many good things to learn from the match at San Mames.
Levante, on the other hand, gave Barcelona a serious fright in La Liga last weekend. After a terrible first half, Barcelona fell down 2-0, with goals from Ivan Romero and Jose Luis Morales for the promoted team. But in the second quarter, Hansi Flick's team showed tenacity by scoring goals via Ferran Torres and Pedri to tie the score at two. Unai Elgezabal's own goal late in the game sealed the victory for the winners. With a 3-0 victory against Mallorca to start the season, Barcelona has already scored six goals in their first two games, demonstrating how well their amazing offence is performing early in the year. The Catalans will be eager to get another victory before the September international schedule ends the season, as they currently sit second in the La Liga standings with six points from two games.
During the pre-match press conference, Flick underlined the importance of beginning La Liga with back-to-back victories while making it clear that the target is to keep building. “It’s been important to start with six points, but we want to win the third game.” Looking ahead to the challenge in Vallecas, the Barca boss laid out his plan. “We'll try to play good football, very offensive football," he promised. "Every game is different and the intensity is always very high. We have to play with confidence, and we have players who can make the difference.”
Transfer speculation has surrounded Fermin Lopez with his potential move to Chelsea. Addressing these rumours, Flick praised Lopez’s qualities and asserted, “At the moment he is here. I have spoken to him and I am convinced that he is going to stay. In the end, I don’t know what will happen. He’s here and I’ll be happy when the market is over. I have told him my opinion.”
Let's look at Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona live streaming details.
Where to Watch Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona for Free – Live Streams & TV Channels
The Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona game in La Liga will be streamed on multiple platforms across various countries for free. Here is where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona across regions:
Country | Streaming Platform | Broadcast |
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USA | ESPN+ | ESPN Deportes |
UK | Premier Sports Player | Premier Sports 2 |
Indonesia | BeIN Sports Connect | BeIN Sports Indonesia |
India | Fancode | Not Available |
Spain | Amazon Prime Video | Moviestar+ |
Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups
Here's Sportsdunia's Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona predicted lineups for the La Liga clash.
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup (4-4-1-1):
Goalkeeper: Batalla
Defenders: Ratiu, Lejeune, Felipe, Chavarria
Midfielders: Palazon, Ciss, Lopez, Garcia
Forwards: Diaz, de Frutos
Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Garcia
Defenders: Eric Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde
Forwards: Torres
Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Kick-off Time
Time Zone | Date | Kick-off time |
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US Eastern Time | 31st August, 2025 | 03:30 pm |
US Central Time | 31st August, 2025 | 02:30 pm |
US Mountain Time | 31st August, 2025 | 01:30 pm |
US Pacific Time | 31st August, 2025 | 12:30 pm |
UK GMT | 31st August, 2025 | 07:30 pm |
Italy CET | 31st August, 2025 | 09:30 pm |
Western European Time | 31st August, 2025 | 08:30 pm |
India IST | 1st September, 2025 | 01:00 am |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona in the US?
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Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona in the US?
ESPN+ will stream the game live in the US.
Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona in the UK?
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Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona in the UK?
Premier Sports Player will stream the game live in the UK.
Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona in Indonesia?
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Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona in Indonesia?
BeIN Sports Connect will stream the game live in Indonesia.
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