Barcelona will look to extend their winning streak in La Liga as they take on Rayo Vallecano at home. The Catalan giants have won their last three league games and are pushing to overtake Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the title race. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano, unbeaten in their last nine matches, will aim to pull off an upset and boost their European qualification hopes.
📅 Match Date: February 18, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 1:45 AM
🏟 Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
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Barcelona’s Performance
Barcelona have been in excellent form recently, winning their last three La Liga matches to climb back into the title race. Currently sitting third in the league with 49 points from 24 matches, the Catalans are just two points behind Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
In their last outing, Hansi Flick’s men secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Sevilla, with Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and João Félix all making key contributions. The Blaugrana will be eager to continue their momentum and secure another vital win at home.
Barcelona have had mixed results against Rayo Vallecano in recent years, winning only two of their last seven meetings. However, their strong attacking form and home advantage could play a crucial role in this encounter.
Rayo Vallecano’s Performance
Rayo Vallecano have impressed this season, currently occupying sixth place in the table with 36 points from 24 games. They remain in contention for a European qualification spot and will look to cause an upset against Barcelona.
The visitors come into this match with confidence after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Real Valladolid. Moreover, Rayo are unbeaten in their last nine La Liga games, showcasing their defensive resilience and ability to grind out results.
Rayo have troubled Barcelona in recent years, avoiding defeat in two of their last three away trips to face the Catalan giants. If they can maintain their solid defensive structure, they might stand a chance of stealing points once again.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Barcelona have won 17 of the last 28 meetings between the two sides, while Rayo Vallecano have won six.
- After winning 13 straight league games against Rayo, Barcelona have managed only two wins in their last seven encounters.
- Rayo Vallecano have kept clean sheets in two of their last three away games against Barcelona in La Liga.
- Barcelona have won their last three La Liga matches, scoring nine goals in the process.
- Rayo Vallecano are unbeaten in their last nine league games, with five wins and four draws.
Match Prediction
Barcelona have been in excellent attacking form, and with the likes of Lewandowski and Yamal leading the charge, they should be able to break down Rayo’s resilient defense. While Rayo Vallecano have been tough to beat recently, Barcelona’s home advantage and superior squad quality should be enough to secure a win.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Score808
✅ Live7HD
✅ Epics Sports
