Barcelona has revitalized their La Liga title hopes with a convincing 4-1 victory over Sevilla, and they hope to continue on that route when they face Rayo Vallecano in the league on Monday evening.
In their last fixture, they scored four or more goals in a league match for the 8th time this season. This triumph has brought them within two points of the leaders, and Hansi Flick’s men appear to be gaining momentum, remaining unbeaten in all 11 of their games in 2025.
The Blaugrana’s unbeaten streak includes three consecutive league wins, and they will look to extend this run against Rayo Vallecano. However, Barcelona’s recent home record against Rayo Vallecano is somewhat concerning, having failed to win two of their last three encounters (D1, L1). They did manage to secure a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture back in August.
Rayo Vallecano has enjoyed an impressive start to 2025, accumulating a league-high 13 points from their five matches (W4, D1). Their club-record unbeaten run in the top-flight now stands at nine matches (W5, D4), including three successive victories. Rayo last achieved four consecutive La Liga wins in January 2013.
Despite being underdogs, Rayo Vallecano can draw encouragement from their five-game unbeaten run on their league travels (W2, D3). However, they may need to improve their scoring output, as each of those matches saw them score exactly once. Additionally, Rayo has managed only one clean sheet in 11 previous games against sides starting this round in the top half of the table.
The match presents an opportunity for Barcelona to win three successive head-to-head encounters against Rayo Vallecano for the first time since January 2021. With La Liga’s top scorer, Robert Lewandowski, leading the charge, Barcelona will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and further close the gap with the league leaders.
The stage is set for an exciting encounter between two in-form teams. With Barcelona’s attacking prowess and Rayo Vallecano’s resilience, this match promises to be an intriguing battle that could have significant implications for the La Liga title race.
