Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano Lineups: Flick Makes Three Changes

Barcelona hosts Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga Matchday 3 fixture. The Catalan giants have kicked off their season with two victories. They secured a dominant 5-0 win away at Elche, followed by a 2-0 triumph over Athletic Bilbao, though their margin of victory against the Basques could have been significantly wider. Rayo, meanwhile, has collected one point from their opening two matches, earned in a 1-1 home draw against Alavés.

Hansi Flick has made three changes from the Athletic match. Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, and Dani Olmo start in place of Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, and Fermín López, who netted three goals in the first two games. Olmo will support the attacking trio of Anthony Gordon, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal.

In midfield, Pedri and Marc Bernal retain their spots. Rodri, who debuted just days ago, once again starts on the substitutes' bench, where summer signing Karim Adeyemi also finds himself. Barça is without the injured Frenkie de Jong and Gavi.