Barcelona is ready to start afresh this season following a disappointing campaign in the last season that saw the Catalan finished 13 points behind league winners Real Madrid in the 2021/22 season.
Rayo Vallecano finished in the 12th position last season after making a good account for themselves and they are aiming to start strong this season against a side they troubled last season.
IMPORTANT STATS:
BARCELONA:
The team has looked different from the Barcelona side which finished with a large margin against Real Madrid in the previous season.
The recruitment of some important players made the team look fearsome ahead of the season opener, though last season Barcelona suffered home and away defeats against Rayo Vallecano the team would be out to wipe off such memories when they welcome the Vallecans to Camp Nou on Saturday.
Barcelona won three of their last five meetings while two ended in a defeat as well.
RAYO VALLECANO:
Andoni Iraola’s men will be out to repeat the trick of last season, they recorded home and away win against the team they have lost their three consecutive meetings against.
Vallecano will be in high morale ahead of this match at Camp Nou.
FCNAIJA PREDICTION:
Barcelona is expected to be in charge of this game when it comes to the quality of the team, a win for Barcelona with over 2.5 should starting point.
Barcelona and over 2.5
