Sharjah 24 – AFP: Barcelona seeks its third consecutive La Liga victory when it visits Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday. Under new coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona has won its first two matches 2-1 against Valencia and Athletic Bilbao. However, their challenge is heightened by defensive issues and several key injuries.
Rayo Vallecano has started the season well, securing a win and a draw. Their strong defense could pose a challenge for Barcelona, which has struggled to keep clean sheets.
In other La Liga action, Real Mallorca and Sevilla look for their first win of the season. Athletic Bilbao and Valencia, both without a win so far, will face off, while Leganes will try to avoid a third consecutive defeat against Valladolid.
Wednesday's matches include Atletico Madrid vs. Espanyol, with Atletico seeking a second straight win and Espanyol aiming for their first league victory. Real Sociedad will play Deportivo Alaves, and Real Madrid will face Las Palmas, with Kylian Mbappe looking to score his first La Liga goal. Girona will also play Osasuna, hoping to improve their early-season form.