How will Barcelona line up against Rayo Vallecano?

Barcelona head to Rayo Vallecano on Saturday in La Liga, as they aim to continue their fine recent form.

The team are still expected to be without Samuel Umtiti and Lionel Messi, despite their return to training this week, so let’s have a look at who could feature.

Defence

The youngsters came in for Wednesday’s midweek Copa del Rey game, but the first-choice back four will be expected to return at Rayo.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba should all be fresh after being rested following the Clasico, while Clement Lenglet will be full of confidence after scoring his first Barcelona goal against Cultural Leonesa.