Barcelona secured a 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in a match that produced seven goals. Rayo Vallecano took the lead early, but Barcelona quickly turned the game around and went into half-time 2-1 ahead.
The second half brought four more goals. Barcelona added three, while Rayo Vallecano scored once. Lamine Yamal completed the scoring in the 90th minute as Barcelona finished with a 5-2 victory.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: First-Half Action
The match started with a Rayo Vallecano corner in the 1st minute. Barcelona then began creating chances of their own.
In the 4th minute, Pedri had a shot blocked after an effort from outside the box. Raphinha also saw his shot blocked in the 7th minute.
Rayo Vallecano had another chance in the 12th minute, and this time they found the breakthrough.
12′ — Rayo Vallecano Take the Lead
Sergio Camello scored to put Rayo Vallecano 1-0 ahead. He finished with his left foot from the centre of the box after receiving an assist from Álvaro García.
Barcelona responded quickly.
19′ — Raphinha Makes It 1-1
Raphinha brought Barcelona level in the 19th minute. He scored with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, with Xavi Espart providing the assist.
Barcelona continued to push forward, and the pressure soon led to another goal.
21′ — Lamine Yamal Puts Barcelona Ahead
Lamine Yamal scored Barcelona’s second goal in the 21st minute. His left-footed shot from the right side of the box found the top right corner. Marc Bernal provided the assist.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano 2-1.
The home side continued to create chances before the break. Pedri missed an effort in the 28th minute, while Raphinha was caught offside in the 38th minute.
At 40 minutes, Marc Bernal tested Dani Cárdenas with a shot from outside the box, but the Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper made the save.
46′ — Barcelona Goal Ruled Out
Just before half-time, Jules Koundé appeared to score for Barcelona. However, the goal was ruled out after a VAR review because Koundé was offside.
The first half ended with Barcelona leading Rayo Vallecano 2-1.
Second-Half Action
Barcelona started the second half with a 2-1 lead. Lamine Yamal tried an effort from outside the box in the 48th minute, but the shot went high and wide.
Then, Barcelona extended their advantage.
51′ — Barcelona Make It 3-1
Barcelona’s third goal came in the 51st minute through an own goal by Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano.
The score was now Barcelona 3, Rayo Vallecano 1.
There was a delay in the match in the 53rd minute before play continued.
Rayo Vallecano kept looking for a way back into the game. Sergio Camello had two blocked attempts in the 61st and 62nd minutes, while Fran Pérez missed an effort in the 61st minute.
59′ — Rayo Vallecano Reduce the Gap
Rayo Vallecano scored again in the 59th minute to make it 3-2.
Sergio Camello scored his second goal of the match with a header from very close range. Unai López provided the cross after a corner.
The game was now much closer, but Barcelona responded again.
71′ — Raphinha Makes It 4-2
Raphinha scored his second goal in the 71st minute. He finished with his left foot from the left side of the box after a fast break.
Anthony Gordon supplied the assist.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano 4-2 .
There were several changes after the goal. João Cancelo and Karim Adeyemi came on in the 77th minute, while Fermín López and Rodri had also entered the match earlier.
Rayo Vallecano continued to search for another goal. Randy Nteka forced Joan García to make a save in the 82nd minute, while Florian Lejeune missed an effort from outside the box in the 81st minute.
85′ — João Cancelo Goes Close
João Cancelo tried a right-footed shot from outside the box in the 85th minute. The effort came close but went over the top-right corner.
Rayo Vallecano continued attacking late in the match. Joan García saved an effort from Alemão in the 92nd minute, and Lejeune headed wide in the 93rd minute.
90′ — Lamine Yamal Scores Barcelona’s Fifth
Barcelona completed the scoring in the 90th minute.
Lamine Yamal scored his second goal of the match with a left-footed shot from outside the box. The effort went into the bottom-left corner, with Karim Adeyemi providing the assist.
Barcelona 5, Rayo Vallecano 2.
Five minutes of added time were announced, but Rayo Vallecano could not find another goal.
Full-Time: Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano
The referee brought the match to an end with Barcelona winning 5-2.
Barcelona scored five goals through Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and an own goal by Florian Lejeune. Rayo Vallecano’s two goals came from Sergio Camello.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano — Goal Timeline
- 12′ — Sergio Camello: Rayo Vallecano 1-0
- 19′ — Raphinha: Barcelona 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
- 21′ — Lamine Yamal: Barcelona 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
- 51′ — Florian Lejeune own goal: Barcelona 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
- 59′ — Sergio Camello: Barcelona 3-2 Rayo Vallecano
- 71′ — Raphinha: Barcelona 4-2 Rayo Vallecano
- 90′ — Lamine Yamal: Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano
Final score: Barcelona 5-2 Rayo Vallecano.
