

Barcelona struck first:Lamine Yamal converted a controversial penalty in the 40th minute.
The twist? VAR was down due to technical issues, so the decision couldn’t be reviewed.
️ Rayo fought back.Fran Pérez smashed home a volley from a corner in the 67th minute to level the score. The stadium erupted.
The match was frantic and disorganized — both sides relied heavily on direct play and wing transitions. Rayo pressed hard, especially in the 2nd half, and Barça looked shaky.
Hero of the night? Joan Garcia.Barcelona’s keeper pulled off multiple crucial saves to deny Rayo a winner. Fans are already calling him “the man carrying this match.”
For Barcelona:7 points from 3 games.
Questions over their defense & reliance on VAR decisions.
For Rayo:A deserved point.
Showed grit, pressing & creativity against the champions.
Takeaway:Barcelona escaped Vallecas with a draw, but this performance raises alarms.
Rayo, meanwhile, showed they can punch above their weight this season.
What do you think of this match? let me see your comments.

