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FC Barcelona are currently preparing to face Rayo Vallecano in their third 2025-26 La Liga fixture, holding an unbeaten start to the season under new manager Hansi Flick[3].

A major storyline this week is ongoing registration issues for new signings. While Gerard Martín and Wojciech Szczesny have recently been registered, it remains unclear whether summer arrivals like Marcus Rashford, Joan Garcia, and Roony Bardghji will be available due to financial and bureaucratic constraints[3][8].

The club’s 2025 summer transfer activity has been restrained by financial limitations. Key additions include goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol (£21m), wide forward Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United, and young attacker Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen[2][4][5]. In terms of departures, Pau Victor was sold to Braga in the most lucrative deal of the window, and Alex Valle, Pablo Torre, Clement Lenglet, and Inigo Martinez have also exited[2][5].

Within the club, there is speculation about keeping talented midfielder Fermin Lopez amid interest from Chelsea, with former youth director Jordi Roura advising against his departure[6].

Barcelona have now discovered their Champions League league phase schedule following Thursday’s draw. Hansi Flick’s side faces a challenging group to start their European campaign[3].

Off the pitch, the Camp Nou renovation is making notable progress as the club targets completion for UEFA inspection and a timely return of fans to the revamped stadium. Ongoing works feature advanced progress on the lateral stand, parking infrastructure, North and South goal areas, and near-completion of the main stand[1]. The club plans to return to Camp Nou for the 2025-26 season after two seasons away[5].

Barcelona’s next match against Rayo Vallecano will be their last before the international break in September, as the team chases a third consecutive win in their La Liga title defense[3][7].

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