Barcelona Lead Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at Spotify Camp Nou
BBC Sport's live coverage had the hosts 3-1 ahead in the third round of La Liga, with an own goal from Florian Lejeune and a Kounde goal chalked off by VAR.
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The Match at Camp Nou
Barcelona were leading Rayo Vallecano 3-1 in Spanish top-flight football at the Spotify Camp Nou, according to live match coverage from BBC Sport.
BBC Sport reported that Rayo defender Florian Lejeune put through his own net for Barcelona's third goal. It also recorded a Barcelona goal by defender Jules Kounde being ruled out after a video assistant referee review.
The same coverage logged a right-footed shot from Barcelona forward Anthony Gordon, set up by Raphinha, being saved by Rayo goalkeeper Dani Cardenas. A final score is not given in the available sources.
Team News and Flick's Choices
Goal.com reported that Barcelona coach Hansi Flick named an attacking trio of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Anthony Gordon. The full side listed was Joan Garcia, Kounde, Cubarsi, Xavi Espart, Christensen, Pedri, Olmo, Bernal, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Gordon.
According to Goal.com, the substitutes included the young Egyptian Hamza Abdelkarim alongside Karim Adeyemi, Rodri, Fermin Lopez and Joao Cancelo.
Mundo Deportivo had predicted a slightly different eleven before kick-off, expecting Fermin to start in attack and Gerard Martin to play in central defence. Its preview also suggested Cancelo could replace Espart and that Eric would fill the right-back slot.
Rodri, Form and the Table
Sports Illustrated Futbol quoted Flick on why midfielder Rodri, whom it describes as the 2026 World Cup MVP, was unlikely to start. "Rodri has had small problems these days. He is fine now. He has trained well. Everything looks good," the coach said, adding that he would see what he decides.
Flick also defended using Raphinha as a centre forward, saying the Brazilian starts the press well, is one of the team's leaders and is effective in front of goal. He added that Fermin could also play there.
Depor reported that Barcelona arrived at the fixture with two wins from two, a 5-0 victory at Elche and a 2-0 win over Athletic Club, without conceding a league goal. Goal.com placed Barcelona provisionally fifth on six points and Rayo Vallecano 16th with one point. Mundo Deportivo noted that new signing Gabriel Jesus was arriving in Barcelona and might attend the match.
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