Rayo Vallecano need to capitalist on the turmoil at Barcelona after they face the Catalan giants in a vital La Liga conflict on Sunday.
the sport shall be performed towards a backdrop dominated by Pep Gladiola's resolution to step down from his teaching place at Barcelona on the tip of the season to "recharge his batteries" after 4 trophy-laden years on the Nou Camp.
The announcement got here on the top of a nasty week for the club, with actual Madrid having all however sealed the league crown with a 2-1 win in Catalonia final Saturday and Chelsea knocking the holders out of the Champions League by securing a 3-2 combination victory within the semi-final second leg on Tuesday.
Rayo, meanwhile, head into Sunday's recreation on the again of three straight losses in La Liga however figuring out they could assure their survival this weekend - they sit 9 factors above the drop zone after 34 matches.
Midfielder Michu mentioned at a press conference: "It is a thriller as to what temper [the Barcelona gamers] will come right here in, however the gamers they have are of the very best degree.
"They are the very finest within the planet with of their positions and it will likely be a tricky recreation for us. "
He added: "We actually need to regain our consistency. latest outcomes have not favored us however our sport has been good. we glance ahead to making sure our security mathematically. "
Rayo coach Jose Ramon Sandoval may be compelled into as many as 5 adjustments from the aspect that misplaced 2-1 to Sporting Gijon final weekend for the go to of Barca.
Mikel Labaka and Jose Casado are suspended, whereas Emiliano Armenteros has been dominated out with a calf drawback and Raul Bravo and Rober are additionally doubts on account of knocks they picked up within the Sporting recreation.
Alejandro Arribas and Tito each return from suspension, though, and may take their locations in defense, whereas Jorge Pulido is in line for a recall at center-back and Michel may additionally make his long-awaited return in midfield to permit Roberto Trashcans to deputies for Armenteros in a extra attacking function.
For Barcelona, Gerard Pique was stored in hospital in a single day after the Chelsea sport as he suffered a head damage when clashing along with his personal goalkeeper Victor Valdes and the Spain defender is predicted to overlook the journey to Rayo.
Midfielder Xavi can be out for 2 weeks as he continues to really feel the consequences of a calf harm that has bothered him for the previous few months.
final Saturday's loss in opposition to Madrid left Barca seven factors behind Jose Mourinho's leaders with 4 video games left.
match timing:20.30 GMT
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