Possible line-ups for Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona
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Andoni Iraola's Rayo Vallecano and Ronald Koeman's Barcelona will meet in a much anticipated Copa del Rey last 16 clash this Wednesday in Vallecas.
The Segunda side will field their strongest side for the one off tie while Barca will make some changes.
Few alterations are expected to Iraola's XI for the game with the Catalan giants. He will use the usual goalkeeper and defenders apart from the possible introduction of Ivan Martos.
Mario Suarez and Comesana while play in the double pivot behind Isi, Trejo and Alvaro Garcia. Qasmi will be the main striker.
As with what happened in Cornella, Koeman will rest some of the players who have more minutes under their belts and he will make some changes. However, he will make less than in the previous round.
Lenglet and Umtiti will return in the centre of midfield which is gradually taking shape again. Riqui Puig and Pedri will be also have the chance in the middle.
Lionel Messi will return up top after his two game ban and probably from the beginning. There is more doubt over his strike partners although Braithwaite and Dembele are the most likely.
Rayo Vallecano: Dimitrievski; Advíncula, Saveljich, Catena, Martos; Mario Suárez, Comesaña; Isi, Trejo, Álvaro García; Qasmi.
Barcelona: Neto, Mingueza, Lenglet, Umtiti, Junior Firpo; Pedri, Pjanic, Riqui Puig; Dembélé, Braithwaite and Messi.