Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano preview

March 16, 2013
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Rayo vs BarcaBarcelona are back in business following the amazing comeback against Milan and they are now hoping to edge closer to the La Liga title.

Rayo Vallecano remained in the race for Champions League places as they defeated Espanyol last weekend, but they are now in for a very difficult task at Camp Nou.

These past few weeks have been the toughest for Barcelona ever since they returned to the top of Spanish and European football, and there was a lot riding on the return leg against Milan.

The Catalans had lost two games in a row to arch rivals Real Madrid and had a two-goal deficit from the first leg at San Siro, so the Milan game was always going to be season defining.

Barcelona players stepped up the plate and produced one of their best performances this season to hammer Milan 4-0 and prove everyone they are still one of the main candidates for the Champions League trophy.

Jordi Roura’s men are now eager to continue the good run of results and go into the quarter-final clash against PSG high on confidence, and they are 1.36 (4/9) at 888sport to win by at least two goals and 1.85 (17/20) at Sportingbet to win by a margin of at least three goals.

Carles Puyol and Victor Valdes miss out through injury and suspension respectively, whilst Jordi Roura could decide to rest several starters.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Pinto – Adriano, Pique, Mascherano, Alba – Fabregas, Busquets, Iniesta – Sanchez, Messi, Villa.

Rayo Vallecano have been defying the odds ever since they returned to the top flight in the summer of 2011, and with 11 games to go they have already secured La Liga survival.

Paco Jemez’s men are now dreaming about European football, and if they continue playing like this the dream will become a reality.

After defeating Espanyol at home, los Franjirrojos two and four points behind Europa League and Champions League places respectively, but they have got to try and produce a shock at Camp Nou if they want to stay close to their rivals.

That looks a mission impossible at the moment, and odds of 7.50 (13/2) offered at BetVictor on Rayo not to lose are the perfect proof.

Mikel Labaka has resumed full training following a two-month spell on the sidelines, but he will not be in contention due to the lack of match practice.

Jordi Amat returns from suspension, but Javi Fuego is banned and Sergio Rodriguez Rodri remains on the sidelines.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Ruben – Tito, Galvez, Amat, Casado – Adrian, Trashorras – Bangoura, Dominguez, Piti – Baptistao.

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