La Liga: Barcelona stages a comeback to defeat Rayo Vallecano and secure third straight win
Barcelona continued their strong start to the La Liga season with a hard-fought victory against Rayo Vallecano in Madrid on Tuesday night. Despite falling behind early, the Blaugranas displayed resilience and determination, overturning the deficit to claim their third consecutive win.
Under the guidance of Hansi Flick, Barcelona has navigated a challenging start to the season, grappling with key injuries and a difficult transfer window.
The match against Rayo Vallecano, however, didn’t begin as planned for the Catalans. Just nine minutes into the game, Rayo struck first, with Jorge de Frutos setting up Unai López, who slotted the ball home at the near post.
Despite numerous attempts from Lamine Yamal and his teammates, Barcelona struggled to find an equalizer in the first half, heading into the break trailing by a goal.
In a bid to change the game, Hansi Flick introduced summer signing Dani Olmo at the start of the second half. Olmo’s presence had an immediate impact, energizing the Barcelona attack.
The visitors ramped up the pressure and were eventually rewarded in the 60th minute when Pedri found the back of the net, thanks to a well-timed assist from Raphinha.
Barcelona, now in full control, continued to press for a winner. Their efforts paid off in the 82nd minute when Dani Olmo, once again at the heart of the action, scored the decisive goal, assisted by the promising Lamine Yamal.
The final whistle confirmed a 2-1 victory for Barcelona, who showed grit and quality to secure another three points.
The win solidifies their strong start to the campaign as they continue to navigate a challenging early season with poise and determination.
