The squad for Rayo v Barça

Second away trip of the season, as Barça travel to the Vallecas neighbourhood in Madrid. The blaugranes take on Rayo Vallecano (kickoff 9.30pm CEST) in the third matchday LaLiga fixture with the aim of continuing their winning start to the season.

Eric out with plantar fasciitis

The opposition are also yet to lose, after winning 4 points in two away games, and are set to play their first home game against the blaugranes. Hansi Flick has named a 22 player squad for the task ahead, with Eric Garcia missing out due to plantar fascitis in his right foot. His evolution will mark his return to training.

The squad in full

The full squad list is Ter Stegen, Cubarsí, Balde, I. Martinez, Ferran, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Fermín, M. Casadó, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Kounde, Astralaga, Bernal, H. Fort, Gerard Martín, S. Domínguez and Andrés Cuenca.