Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano result: Alvaro Garcia goal dooms toothless Barcelona to third straight home defeat.
As Barcelona roared through February and March, it seemed that Xavi had begun to finally reap the benefits of his early managerial tenure. Just weeks later, it’s all come undone again.
Alvaro Garcia’s early goal was enough to resign Barcelona to a third straight home defeat as Rayo Vallecano emerged 1-0 victors, leaving Barcelona yet unable to confirm a Champions League place. The hosts were baffled for much of the match by the heroic Rayo defending and goalkeeping, with precious few chances to equalize throughout the match.
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The biggest opportunity came early in stoppage time as Gavi was barreled over by Alejandro Catena in the penalty area, but the referee mystifyingly refused to intervene, and neither did VAR. The Barcelona attacking trio of Ferran Torres, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Ousmane Dembele who were so prolific through the early spring were toothless and unable to urge the hosts to a result.
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Prior to last week, Barcelona had not lost two straight home matches since 2003, but now the likes of Eintracht Frankfurt, Cadiz, and Rayo Vallecano have humbled the Catalan giants. There is much soul-seeking for Xavi to do down the stretch of the season without the injured Pedri, Sergi Roberto, and Gerard Pique as they look to secure a spot in next year’s Champions League.
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Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, completes a dream double over Barcelona, having won earlier in the season at home as well. An early goal followed by an utterly heroic defensive performance, just how it was drawn up.
Credits: Sporting News
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Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano result: Alvaro Garcia goal dooms toothless Barcelona to third straight home defeat.
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