Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Rayo Vallecano

The Catalan giants missed the chance to qualify for the last-16 stage of the Champions League with two games to spare on November 7, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk.

However, Xavi's side managed to bounce back in La Liga last time out, beating Alaves 2-1 to move onto 30 points from 13 matches, which has left them in third position in the table.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Rayo, who sit 10th in Spain's top flight.

Frenkie de Jong

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Rayo)

De Jong was forced off against Celta Vigo towards the end of September due to an ankle injury and has not featured since, but he is set to train ahead of this match and is expected to be in the squad.

Sergi Roberto

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Calf

Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Rayo)

Roberto suffered a calf problem in training over the October international break, but the Spaniard has a slight chance of being in the squad here, having made excellent progress in his recovery.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Back

Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Rayo)

Ter Stegen had to withdraw from the Germany squad over the international break due to a back problem, and he is therefore a major doubt for this weekend's clash.

Gavi

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Gavi suffered an ACL injury while representing Spain over the international break, and the midfielder is now set to be missing for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign.

BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Barcelona do not have any players suspended for this weekend's contest.