"Barcelona will be seeking a much-improved performance when they visit Rayo Vallecano in a bid to make it three wins from three to start their LaLiga title defence. After cruising past nine-man Mallorca in their opener, Barca had to come from two goals down against Levante to claim a 3-2 victory. Rayo promise to provide another tricky test in what is their first LaLiga home game of the campaign."
"But Barca will be confident of breaking down Rayo, with their attack already in fine form after plundering 102 goals last season. Ferran Torres has scored in each of their games so far, Barca's attacking depth reflected by Robert Lewandowski's presence on the bench, though that is in part due to his recent injury issues. Yet there is clear concern about the defence in the wake of the thriller with Levante,"
Barcelona travel to Vallecas aiming for a third straight LaLiga victory and to tighten defensive performances after a 3-2 comeback against Levante. Rayo Vallecano host their first league home game following a 3-1 win at Girona and a 1-0 loss at Athletic Bilbao, and they enter with confidence after clinching Conference League group-stage qualification. Barcelona retain potent attacking options—Ferran Torres has scored in each game and Robert Lewandowski is available on the bench—but defensive lapses concern the coach. Possible lineup changes include Jules Kounde coming in for Eric García, with Kounde recently signing a long-term contract.
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