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The Match
Match Report
VAR drama arises as Barcelona drop two valuable points in La Liga on Sunday night, with the reigning champions held by an impressive Rayo Vallecano outfit.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano.
Build-up
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Barcelona injury news: La Liga champions suffer fitness blow ahead of Rayo Vallecano battle
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick hopes that Gavi will be available for selection in the team's first match after the September international break.Aug 30, 16:08
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Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona: Predicted XI for La Liga champions as head coach Hansi Flick plans changes
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano.Aug 29, 10:57
Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona.Aug 28, 11:39
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Barcelona injury, suspension list vs. Rayo Vallecano: Marc-Andre ter Stegen latest
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano.Aug 28, 11:11
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