How to watch Rayo Vallecano against Barcelona in La Liga in the USA, as well as the kick-off time and team news.
Barcelona are looking pretty on top of the La Liga standings and they take on Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Vallecano on Wednesday.
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Xavi's men have earned clean sheets in four successive league games now, but have scored in just one – the 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday that took the Blaugrana 11 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid.
Rayo Vallecano will be looking to get back to winning ways after falling to a 2-1 defeat against Real Sociedad over the weekend, as Andoni Iraola's side would look to keep their top-five hopes alive.
GOALÂ brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S., as well as how to stream it live online.
@RayoVallecano/@FCBarcelona_esKick-off timeGame:Rayo Vallecano vs BarcelonaDate:April 26, 2023Kick-off:4pm EDTVenue:Estadio de Vallecas
The Primera Division game between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona is scheduled for April 26, 2023, at the Estadio de Vallecas stadium in the Madrid district of Puente de Vallecas, Spain.
It will kick off at 4pm EDT in the USA.
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In the United States (USA), the game can be watched live on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes (Spanish-language), Fubo and DirecTV Stream.
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The hosts will miss Radamel Falcao who is out with a muscle injury, while Santi Comesana is suspended for Barca's visit due to the accumulation of five yellow cards.
Meanwhile, Alejandro Catena and Alvaro Garcia return after missing the Sociedad defeat due to a ban.
A likely change in attack can see Sergio Camello start in place of Raul de Tomas.
Rayo Vallecano possible XI: Dimitrievski; Balliu, Lejeune, Catena, F. Garcia; Ciss, Valentin; Palazon, Trejo, A. Garcia; Camello
GoalkeepersDimitrievski, Morro, D. LopezDefendersCatena, Lejeune, Mumin, Saveljich, Suarez, F. Garcia, Chavarria, Balliu, HernandezMidfieldersU. Lopez, Ciss, Valentin, Trejo, Pozo, A. Garcia, Palazon, SanchezForwardsCamello, De Tomas, MartinBarcelona team news
Sergio Busquets is also suspended with five bookings to his name, while Ousmane Dembele, Sergi Roberto, and Andreas Christensen are still struggling with their injuries.
Busquets' void in the middle of the park is expected to be filled by Franck Kessie, with Gavi, Frenkie De Jong and Pedri fighting for the other two spots in midfield.
Pedri can alternately compete with Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati a little further up, while Robert Lewandowski is likely to start despite failing to score in four straight competitive games.
Barcelona possible XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Alonso, Balde; Gavi, Kessie, De Jong; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Torres
GoalkeepersTer Stegen, Pena, TenasDefendersAraujo, Alonso, Alba, Kounde, Garcia, Balde, RiadMidfieldersPedri, Kessie, De Jong, Casado, Gavi, TorreForwardsLewandowski, Ansu Fati, Torres, Raphinha, YamalHead-to-head record
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