Barcelona reclaimed the top spot in La Liga after a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, courtesy of Robert Lewandowski's penalty. This victory moved them to a level with Real Madrid and a point ahead of Atlético Madrid. The win also ended Rayo’s nine-match unbeaten streak, boosting Barcelona's title push.
Barcelona climbed back to the top of La Liga on Monday with a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, courtesy of a first-half penalty from Robert Lewandowski. The win brought Barcelona level on points with Real Madrid, who had drawn 1-1 with Osasuna, and a point ahead of Atlético Madrid, who were also held to a draw by Celta Vigo. The decisive moment came in the 27th minute when Rayo’s Pathe Ciss fouled Barcelona’s Íñigo Martínez inside the box, leading to a penalty after a video review. Lewandowski converted calmly, sending Rayo goalkeeper Augusto Batalla the wrong way.
Despite Rayo’s strong efforts to find an equalizer, including a disallowed goal from Jorge De Frutos, Barcelona remained in control throughout the match. Rayo Vallecano’s unbeaten run was halted at nine games, with their last loss dating back to December 7, 2024. For Barcelona, the victory extended their own unbeaten streak to 12 matches, maintaining their pressure on the league’s top contenders.
The match highlighted a shift in momentum for Barcelona, who capitalized on Real Madrid and Atlético’s slip-ups to move back into first place in Spain’s top-flight competition. With the title race still tight, Barcelona’s performance will be crucial as they aim to secure their position at the summit.
