Barcelona are one of only two teams in La Liga to sit on two wins in two games so far. If that is not impressive enough, a look at the conditions in which they have achieved their wins provides further perspective.
Sitting proudly atop the league standings two games into the season, Hansi Flick and Co. will look to keep their momentum going tomorrow night as they face Rayo Vallecano in a tricky fixture.
Iñigo Pérez’s side won their opening game of the 2024-25 campaign against Real Sociedad away from home but could not repeat their success against Getafe a week later as they salvaged a goalless draw.
Handed the home advantage tomorrow night, the hosts will look to put pressure on the league leaders who still clearly have some gaping holes as depicted in previous games.
Needless to say, the road will only get harder for the new management as more of his tactics get revealed with every passing match-day.
Barça Universal brings you three talking points ahead of Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona.
Ferran Torres to make way?
Ferran Torres could give up his starting spot in the eleven to Fermin Lopez. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
Barcelona’s performance against Athletic Club at the weekend gave Hansi Flick a handful of positives to take away as his side looked very comfortable on the field and as a unit.
Every player played his part well, some better than others, and it would be perfectly understandable if the manager opts to retain the same XI against Rayo Vallecano tomorrow.
If there is one piece that can be mixed up, however, it is the left-wing position where Ferran Torres has started in recent games.
The Spaniard was dismal in Barcelona’s first game against Valencia but stepped up significantly at the weekend where he chipped in with useful contributions against Athletic Club.
With Fermin Lopez back energized after a short break, however, Flick has a handy option to play in place of Torres and maximize…
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Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-08-27 09:31:00
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