Barcelona won all two first rounds in La Liga in the new season, scoring 7 goals and not conceding any goals. After a 5-0 destruction against Elche, the Catalan team continued to defeat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at home. Raphinha opened the score in the 37th minute before Fermin Lopez sealed the victory in the 82nd minute.
Blaugrana is currently extending their home unbeaten streak in La Liga to 20 consecutive matches. Notably, this achievement also helps Hansi Flick become Barcelona's first coach in the 21st century to have at least 20 consecutive home unbeaten matches in the domestic league.
The head-to-head record at Camp Nou is also supporting the home team as Barcelona has not let Rayo score in the last 4 receptions, including three wins.
The last time the two teams met was in March last year. Ronald Araujo scored with his head from a corner kick, helping Barcelona win by a minimal score of 1-0.
Rayo Vallecano just got one point after the first two rounds under coach Benat San Jose. In the opening match, they lost to Sevilla 1-2 even though the opponent was only 10 on the field. After that, Rayo drew with Alaves 1-1 in a match they had to play at Butarque Stadium in Leganes instead of Vallecas home ground.
The insecurity about the venues for home matches risks affecting Rayo's stability in the new season. This is even more noteworthy as they finished eighth last season and are aiming to compete for a European cup spot.
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