Official: Barcelona squad list against Rayo Vallecano | La Liga GW 14

Xavi-ball is back in town as Barcelona return to La Liga after a tardy international break to take on Rayo Vallecano for gameweek 14. The Catalans are on a two-match winning streak in the league, but have put up a streak of poor performances in the past weeks.

Thankfully, Barça have been boosted by the return of Frenkie de Jong, which was also confirmed by Xavi. The Dutchman will be on the squad list for the first time since the game vs Celta Vigo on 23rd September.

On the other side of the coin, though, the blaugranes do not have the services of Gavi, who picked up a serious ACL injury during the break. He will be out for the entire season, and not make his return anytime before the start of the new campaign next year.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is not on the list, either, after having picked up a back problem while with Germany. The 31-year-old will be replaced by Inaki Pena in goal.

Sergi Roberto is also still sidelined and will not be available to participate tomorrow.

Xavi has called up help from the youth setup in the form of Aleix Garrido and Unai Hernandez to bolster the midfield. Marc Casado, meanwhile, is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards with Barcelona Atletic.

🚨 The squad for #RayoBarça! pic.twitter.com/zyCSeSWBoW

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 24, 2023