Heading to Vallecas has become one of the more awkward fixtures that Barcelona have faced over recent years.
Whether the negative performances were as a result of the fervour of the home support at a tiny ground that is close to the pitch or, just as used to happen at Anoeta, because it has become a ‘bogey ground’ for the Catalans isn’t clear.
In their last three matches at the ground before Tuesday night’s fixture, the hosts had won two and drawn one, though Barça’s record from 2018 back to 2011 at Vallecas was perfect, indicating a more recent issue.