Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Rayo Vallecano

Barcelona will look to move one step closer to securing the La Liga title when they travel to the Estadio de Vallecano to face Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night.

The Catalan giants ended a three-game goal drought when they recorded a slender 1-0 home victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday courtesy of a first-half strike from Ferran Torres.

Xavi's side currently sit 11 points clear of reigning champions Real Madrid and they are guaranteed to get their hands on the 2022-23 title if they secure five more victories in their final eight matches of the season.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Rayo Vallecano, who sit ninth in the La Liga standings

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: April 29 (vs. Real Betis)

Ousmane Dembele has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since the end of January and Wednesday's game will come too soon for the winger. However, Dembele could be in a position to return to the matchday squad against Real Betis this weekend.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: Unknown

Sergi Roberto sustained a hamstring injury in the goalless draw with Getafe just over a week ago and it remains to be seen whether the versatile Spaniard will recover before the season comes to a close.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: Unknown

Andreas Christensen has missed Barca's last five games since picking up a calf injury on international duty with Denmark last month, and there is currently no timeframe on the defender's return to first-team action.

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Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets will serve a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the win over Atletico Madrid.