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Mar. 01, 2016 | 12:04 AM

Barcelona bidding to beat Madrid’s unbeaten run against Rayo

FC Barcelona players celebrate Gerard Pique's goal against Sevilla during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on March 01, 2016, on page 15.

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Summary

Barcelona will attempt to break Real Madrid's unbeaten record against a team they haven't lost to in 14 years.

Rayo Vallecano have lost nine straight to Barcelona, and their last victory over the Catalan club came in 2002 . They have been outscored 23-3 in its last five matches against Barcelona.

Rayo are 16th in the 20-team league, only two points above the relegation zone. Barcelona have won 10 straight in the league.

Rayo, who have drawn their last three league games 2-2, have only beaten Barcelona four times, including twice at home in 2002 .

PLAYING FOR PRIDE?Real Madrid have already given up on the league title after losing at home to Atletico Madrid and dropping 12 points behind leader Barcelona with 12 games to play.

MOVING UPVillarreal's impressive unbeaten run in the Spanish league has reached 13 games and left the team in position to fight for third place.

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