Barcelona Tops La Liga After Narrow Victory Over Rayo
Barcelona has reclaimed the top spot in La Liga after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The win, secured by a penalty from Robert Lewandowski, sees the Catalan giants leapfrog Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, who both dropped points in recent matches.
The match was a tense affair, with Rayo Vallecano putting up a spirited fight to end Barcelona's winning streak. The home side, playing in front of their passionate fans, came close to equalizing in the 90th minute when Jorge de Frutos missed a golden opportunity from close range. However, his header sailed wide, and Barcelona held on for a crucial three points.
2024-25, Spain - La Liga
Barcelona - Rayo Vallecano 1:0 (1:0)
Goals: Lewandowski, 28 (penalty) (1:0)
Barcelona: Szczesny; Cubarsí (Garcia E., 81); Balde Al.; Martinez In.; Fort H. (Kounde, 66); de Jong F. (Casado M., 88); Gavi (Olmo, 66); Raphinha; Yamal; Pedri; Lewandowski (Torres F., 81)
Bench: Peña I.; Kochen Diego; Araujo R.; Martín; Torre P.; Pau Victor; Fati An.
Yellow Cards: Gavi 45
Rayo Vallecano: Batalla; Chavarría; Mumin; Álvaro García (Guardiola S., 87); Lejeune; Ratiu; Díaz Р. (Gumbau, 61); Ciss P. (Valentín Ó., 74); Nteka (Embarba, 61); Palazón (Trejo, 74); De Frutos
Bench: Cárdenas; Aridane; Balliu; Espino; de las Sias; Fernandez P.; Pineda
Yellow Cards: Ciss P. 27; Ratiu 41; Embarba 87
