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Played
March 17, 2013 11:00 PM EAT
Camp Nou — Barcelona
Referee: José González
Attendance: 68197
March 17, 2013 11:00 PM EAT
Camp Nou — Barcelona
Referee: José González
Attendance: 68197
Barcelona-Rayo Vallecano Preview: Catalan giants target fifth straight win over Franjirrojos
Buoyed by their stirring fightback against AC Milan in the Champions League, the Blaugrana welcome Paco Jemez's side to Camp Nou hoping to extend their excellent home form
By Karthick Arvinth
Getty
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol could be sidelined for up to a month after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on Friday.
Xavi (hamstring) and Victor Valdes (suspension) also sit out Sunday's clash, but youngster Marc Bartra is available after overcoming a knee problem.
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas and winger Alexis Sanchez may return to the line-up after starting on the bench against AC Milan in midweek.
Rayo boss Paco Jemez will be without suspended trio Jose Manuel Casado, Javi Fuego and Leo Baptistao.
Mikel Labaka has returned to training following an ankle injury but is not match fit, while fellow defender Jordi Amat is available after serving a one-match ban.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
Barcelona are on a nine-match winning run at Camp Nou in La Liga.
- The Catalan giants will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals, with the first leg to be played at Parc des Princes on April 2.
- Lionel Messi (pictured, right) has scored 13 goals in his last 11 appearances for Barcelona.
- Rayo Vallecano are on a four-match winless run away from home in La Liga, losing three.
- Rayo's last win over Barca at Camp Nou was a 2-0 success in May 2000.
Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Barcelona 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
- 15.48 %
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Barcelona 4-0 Rayo Vallecano
- 12.63 %
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Barcelona 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
- 8.57 %
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 17, 2013 | Barcelona 3 - Rayo Vallecano 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 27, 2012 | Rayo Vallecano 0 - Barcelona 5 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Apr 29, 2012 | Rayo Vallecano 0 - Barcelona 7 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 29, 2011 | Barcelona 4 - Rayo Vallecano 0 |
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| May 19, 2013 | Barcelona 2 - Valladolid 1 | LIGA |
| May 12, 2013 | Atletico Madrid 1 - Barcelona 2 | LIGA |
| May 5, 2013 | Barcelona 4 - Betis 2 | LIGA |
| May 1, 2013 | Barcelona 0 - FC Bayern München 3 | UCL |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Athletic de Bilbao 2 - Barcelona 2 | LIGA |
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| May 19, 2013 | Levante UD 2 - Rayo Vallecano 3 | LIGA |
| May 12, 2013 | Rayo Vallecano 0 - Valencia CF 4 | LIGA |
| May 5, 2013 | Zaragoza 3 - Rayo Vallecano 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Rayo Vallecano 2 - Osasuna 2 | LIGA |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Mallorca 1 - Rayo Vallecano 1 | LIGA |
| 13 | José Pinto Colorado | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Piqué | Defender |
| 18 | Jordi Alba | Defender |
| 21 | Adriano | Defender |
| 4 | Cesc Fàbregas | Midfielder |
| 8 | Andrés Iniesta Luján | Midfielder |
| 14 | Javier Mascherano | Midfielder |
| 16 | Busquets | Midfielder |
| 7 | David Villa | Striker |
| 9 | Alexis Sánchez | Striker |
| 10 | Lionel Messi | Striker |
| 38 | Oier | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Daniel Alves | Defender |
| 32 | Bartra | Defender |
| 11 | Thiago Alcántara | Midfielder |
| 25 | Alex Song | Midfielder |
| 17 | Pedro | Striker |
| 37 | Tello | Striker |
| 25 | Rubén Martínez Andrade | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Tito | Defender |
| 4 | Alejandro Gálvez | Defender |
| - | Arbilla | Defender |
| 12 | Jordi Figueras | Defender |
| 23 | Adrián González | Midfielder |
| - | José Carlos | Midfielder |
| 10 | Piti | Striker |
| 17 | Trashorras | Midfielder |
| - | Alejandro Domínguez | Striker |
| 23 | Andrija Delibasic | Striker |
| 1 | Cobeño | Goalkeeper |
| 5 | Jordi Amat | Defender |
| - | Nacho Martínez | Defender |
| - | Franco Vázquez | Midfielder |
| - | Isi | Midfielder |
| 9 | Raúl Tamudo | Striker |
| 27 | Lass | Striker |
Results
Times In EAT
Live
Final
scheduled
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Match News
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Lionel Messi Striker Barcelona |
46 | 4 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo Striker Real Madrid CF |
34 | 6 |
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Radamel Falcao Striker Atl. Madrid |
28 | 8 |
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Roberto Soldado Striker Valencia |
21 | 5 |
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Negredo Striker Sevilla |
20 | 3 |
