🚨 Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano name starting XIs
Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano have named their starting XIs for Monday's LaLiga clash.
Here's how both teams will be lining up in Montjuïc.Hansi Flick's side will overtake Real Madrid at the summit with a win.
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