Rayo Vallecano
25/11/202313:00
Inigo Perez
Rayo VallecanoHansi Flick
Barcelona
Meeting HighlightsBarcelona
We respect our opponent very much. One of the best in Europe and the world. We must do what we do, we must be brave and try to take advantage of the moments we live in, we must know how to suffer. Barça will play us in a low block from time to time and we need to defend well.
Calendar
Teams like us do not have such a busy calendar. It's outrageous that there are three FIFA match dates so far this season. It should have been distributed better over time. This was a mistake but I can't fix it. We will have to adapt.
Results in Vallecas
We competed well. We have faced strong opponents, and tomorrow another one will visit us. We want to present our victory to our fans, they are resisting and tomorrow may be a good day.
Inigo Perez
Manager on Rayo VallecanoBarcelona
We respect our opponent very much. One of the best in Europe and the world. We must do what we do, we must be brave and try to take advantage of the moments we live in, we must know how to suffer. Barça will play us in a low block from time to time and we need to defend well.
Calendar
Teams like us do not have such a busy calendar. It's outrageous that there are three FIFA match dates so far this season. It should have been distributed better over time. This was a mistake but I can't fix it. We will have to adapt.
Results in Vallecas
We competed well. We have faced strong opponents, and tomorrow another one will visit us. We want to present our victory to our fans, they are resisting and tomorrow may be a good day.
Hansi Flick
Manager on BarcelonaRayo Vallecano
Rayo is a very vertical team that attacks in transition and is very strong on the counter attack. It's a very intense team, very upset with their home opponents, and it's going to be a really difficult journey.
Injuries
I had a similar experience with Gavi and it made me a better player. It made me realize how much I need to take care of myself. It may have been an unfortunate accident but we have a very tough fixture list and that is the main reason why so many players are injured. There will be no Ter Stegen. Iñaki Peña will play, but he is ready and I have full confidence. He works very hard.
Gavi
A very important loss. Disgrace. He is an irreplaceable player because of the passion, desire and courage he shows. Tomorrow is a match where we'll need him. A busy team, an uncomfortable field. They put the spirit, the aggression, they look for the second ball.