Team Barcelona lost a close call to get their hands on the La Liga title on Wednesday. The La Liga title race spread shock waves as the 2 year League team, Rayo Vallecano annihilated the Millennial Champions, Barcelona at their own fief Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid.
Pre Match Analysis
The 10th ranking League team Rayo Vallecano fought one match against 1st rank champions Barcelona, this season. Team Barcelona leading with a consistent 7-match streak of 76 points was predicted to scale to the top with this match. While team Rayo Vallecano had been squatting to open their bid by leading with a meander of 6 points to chase their European title.
Tournament stats
Barcelona Coach Xavi exclaims how their frail chances bought the game down but will rise again to win the La Liga title. The first half intimated Barca within just 30 minutes into the game but were soon overwhelmed by Rayo’s intimate shots. The Barca’s opening form was crushed when midfielder Gavi was overrun by a goal from ace shooters Alvaro Garcia and Camello.
Pedri’s striking buckshot was offset by the referee drawing an end to their chances to score during the first half. The second half couldn’t grace Barca’s spirit within just 8 minutes into the game Rayo Valecano’s Left fielder Fran Garcia dodged his first goal in the 52nd minute.
As hopes plunged for coach Xavi, things took a u-turn for Barcelona when novice Franck Kessie and Robert Lewandowski managed to dramatically pounce in the last 10 minutes finishing the game with 2-1.
Squad Members
Barcelona
- Midfielders
Sergio Busquets (captain), Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, and Pablo Torre
- Goalkeepers
Inaki Pena, Arnau Tenas, and Marc-Andre ter Stegan
- Centre fielders
Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christenson, Ronald Araujo, and Robert Lewandowski
- Right wing
Raphinha, Ousmane Dembele, and Sergi Roberto
- Left wing
Alejandro Balde, Jordi Alba, Marcos Alonso, Ansu Fati, and Ferran Torres
Rayo Vallecano
- Midfielders
Oscar Trejo (captain), Jose Pozo, Oscar Valentin, Pathe Ciss, Unai Lopez, and Santi Comesana
- Goalkeepers
Stole Dimitrievski, Diego Lopez, and Miguel Angel Morro
- Centre fielders
Florian Lejeune, Esteban Saveljich, Mario Suarez, Abdul Mumin, Alejandro Catena, Raul de Tomas, Radamel Falcao, Andres Martin, and Sergio Camello
- Right wing
Isi Palazon, Salvi Sanchez, Mario Hernandez, and Ivan Balliu
- Left wing
Fran Garcia, Pep Chavarria, and Alvaro Garcia
