After a massively important victory at home against Atlético Madrid, Barcelona continue their chase for the La Liga title with a tough midweek trip to Madrid for a big matchup against Rayo Vallecano at the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas.
The Blaugrana are back on track after ending a three-game winless streak with a strong performance and a thrilling one-goal victory over the Colchoneros, restoring their double-digit lead at the top of the table and reestablishing their status as overwhelming favorites to clinch the championship.
But the remaining schedule is still very difficult and Rayo is one of the toughest teams left on that calendar, especially in their tiny but brutally hostile stadium.