FC Barcelona hosts Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga clash, with the Blaugrana seeking to bounce back from last week's defeat to Athletic Bilbao and reclaim third place in the standings. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano looks to capitalize on their recent resurgence, having earned vital victories against Granada and Sevilla. A win for Barcelona would cement their position, but a Rayo upset could spark a dramatic reversal in the table.