Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona: How to watch, TV channel, Live Stream, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Barcelona will look to maintain their perfect start to the new campaign when they travel to Real Vallecano on Tuesday evening.

Hansi Flick's side have already taken maximum spoils from matches against Valencia and Athletic Bilbao in their opening two games, whilst Vallecano have looked to be in fine fettle too, picking up four points from their two outings.

How to watch Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona, TV channel and Live Stream

Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona is available to watch on bet365's Sports Live Streaming Service and also Premier Sports 1.

Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona kick-off time, date and venue

Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona will kick off at 20:30 (BST) on Tuesday 27th August at the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas, in Madrid.

Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Despite Barcelona's dominant record in meetings against Rayo Vallecano, it's actually the Madrid-based side who have enjoyed the better of their more illustrious opponents in recent times.

In fact, they have won three of the last six encounters, losing just once in the process - a 3-0 away defeat back in April.

That result aside however, Vallecano have flexed their might against Barca, winning two of their last three home encounters against the Catalan giants.

Last season's affair at the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas ended 1-1 with a late Florian Lejeune own goal securing Barcelona a point following Unai Lopez's first-half opener.

Barca have won each of their La Liga fixtures this term - 2-1 successes against Valencia and Athletic Bilbao - with Vallecano following up their impressive opening weekend success at Real Sociedad with a point on the road at Getafe.

Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona head-to-head record (H2H)

Real Vallecano wins	21
Draws	6
Barcelona wins	6

* H2H stats refer to all competitions

Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona team news

Real Vallecano team news

Andrei Ratiu is unlikely to return from a leg issue in time for Tuesday night's showdown, with the Romanian defender being the home side's solitary injury concern.

Given the quick turnaround from Saturday's clash with Getafe, there could still be changes made to the starting line-up with Isi Palazon and Sergio Camello both hoping to be restored into the side.

Barcelona team news

Hansi Flick will have to make do without five key players through injury, with Andreas Christensen, Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi all unavailable for selection.

Flick is also sweating on the availability of new signing Dani Olmo, with red-tape continuing to delay the Spanish star's Barcelona debut.