A battle for possession in Vallecas

Team News: 

- Rayo Vallecano: David Cobeño, Antonio Rodriguez, Patrick Ebert, Razvan Rat, Pablo Hernandez and Miku (injured). 

- FC Barcelona: Rafinha Alcantara (injured), Dani Alves (suspended). Match Facts:

Rayo Vallecano (16th, 26 pts): 

- Rayo produced a third consecutive 2-2 draw in the game against Real Betis and are undefeated in the last seven. - It has been 14 years since the Madrid side’s last victory over FC Barcelona. Paco Jemez’s players are in need of a win to keep themselves out of the relegation zone.

- Injuries continue to blight the Vallecas outfit, with Miku and Pablo Hernandez the latest men to check themselves into the sickbay.

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FC Barcelona (1st, 66 pts): 

- The Azulgranas continued their march towards the league title, producing another win against Sevilla FC on the last matchday.

- Barcelona have now gone 19 games without a loss – a full half season racking up points. - Luis Suarez is one of the most decisive men in Luis Enrique’s team on the road. He has been involved in five of the side’s last six goals.

What's on in Madrid this week?

Don't miss the Food Trucks Expo, an unmissable event for all food lovers. The area around the Nuevos Ministerios station on Paseo de la Castellana will host 16 mobile catering establishments from across Spain, offering a range of tasty morsels to anyone passing by.

Getting to Vallecas stadium: 

Address: Calle del Payaso Fofo, 28018 Madrid.

Metro: Line 1 (Station: Portazgo). 

Bus: 54, 58, 103, 136.

Stadium location here 

Time: 21:00 CET
Stadium: Vallecas
Referee: Vicandi Garrido, Iñaki 
TV: Watch the game in your country
Hashtag: #RVMvFCB 
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