Two clubs in opposite halves of the Liga BBVA table will do battle today in a league match between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano. The first-division clash scheduled for 7 a.m. ET will be held at the Nou Camp in Barcelona and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.

What They're Saying

Barcelona midfielder Rafinha (via Inside Spanish Football): "We've just been getting better and better. There hasn't been any real changes, but things have been going better. The more comfortable we are in games, the better it is for us."

Rayo Vallecano midfielder Jozabed Sanchez Ruiz (via Inside Spanish Football): "Barcelona are difficult. They share the same characteristics as our playing philosophy and there's no changing it, regardless of the opponent. We'll try to make things difficult for them however we can."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: With Sergio Busquets out due to injury, Barcelona turn to Javier Mascherano in defensive midfield. In 19 league appearances, the 30-year-old is averaging 3.4 tackles and 1.9 interceptions.

Barcelona's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Bravo; Alba, Mathieu, Piqué, Alves; Rakitic, Mascherano, Iniesta; Pedro, Suarez, Messi

Rayo Vallecano's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Alvarez; Nacho, Amaya, Morcillo, Tito; Trashorras, Fatau; Kakuta, Bueno, Lica; Baptistao

Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (lineups and statistics via WhoScored)

Standings

RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1Real Madrid CF26201575245161
2FC Barcelona25192470155559
3Atlético Madrid25173550222854
4Valencia CF25165445212453
5Sevilla FC26154746331349
6Villarreal CF25136639231645
7Málaga CF2612592930-141
8Athletic Club2696112331-833
9Celta de Vigo258892625132
10RCD Espanyol2595113236-432
11Rayo Vallecano2592142843-1529
12Real Sociedad2569102836-827
13Eibar2676132636-1027
14Elche CF2676132345-2227
15Getafe CF2575132235-1326
16Deportivo La Coruña2667132342-1925
17Levante UD2667132349-2625
18UD Almería2666142240-1824
19Granada CF26410121740-2322
20Córdoba CF2539131839-2118