Barcelona welcome Rayo Vallecano to the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Monday, Feb. 17, to close out matchweek 24 in La Liga.
The Catalans are flying high having scored 19 goals in their last five games in all competitions. The strong form displayed since the turn of the year has seen Barcelona cut the gap to La Liga leaders Real Madrid to just two points, and sit only one back of second place Atlético Madrid.
La Liga's three-horse title race is the tightest across Europe's top five leagues and could very well go down to the wire, making every point matter that much more. Hansi Flick's men will do well not to underestimate a Rayo Vallecano side that's currently in the European places in La Liga.
Ronald Araújo will likely miss out on the contest after coming off injured in the first half last time out against Sevilla. The good news is Barcelona confirmed their captain won't be sidelined for long. Fermín López will serve his one game suspension after seeing a red card in his eventful cameo vs. Sevilla.
Here's how Barcelona could lineup vs. Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.






