What a surprise! Barcelona is one goal down, something totally unexpected and I think it is the fault of the goalkeeper because he ought to save that ball. If this stands, it will be very devastating for gamblers because everyone gave Barcelona direct win as the odd was very attractive. I don't see any anxiety on the side of Rayo Vallecano so I feel this match might be a big surprise to all. However, the goal is too early so I doubt if they will be able to sustain it till full time as they are playing away.
Barcelona have a losing record against Rayo Vallecano in the past. But I don't expect Barcelona to lose in this match at all. I bet Barcelona to win. I hope Barcelona will not disappoint me today.
Rayo Vallecano lead 1-0 just 9 minutes into the match. Vallecano took the lead with a goal from midfielder Unai Lopez. But overall performance of Barcelona is not to my liking. In 35 minutes, this team managed to make only 4 shots. As Barcelona are already trailing 1-0. So Barcelona should play attacking strategy. And 1-1 in the first half. In the second half, Rayo Vallecano will play completely defensively and try to finish the match 1-0. Rayo Vallecano's defensive strategy will make it more difficult for Barcelona's players to score.
They are already playing 1-1, and Barcelona is really controlling the game, they may gain the opportunity to win the match. Rayo Vallecano are doing well, but Barcelona are really pressing them, and I think Barcelona can win the match or the game can end in a draw, because Barcelona are doing well and the opponent are starting to play defending game, let's see how the game will end up, but he will be hard, the game should end in a draw. Barcelona is really pressing and controlling the ball on the pitch. Barcelona needs to put in more effort to get the chance and win the game so that they can continue to lead the league because if they draw, they will be on the same point as Real Madrid, and Madrid will undoubtedly defeat their opponent this week, so Barcelona should simply try to win today's game to maintain control of the point before losing to any big club in the competition. Let's see how their game ends; they've already played 80 minutes and only 20 minutes remain.
The Barcelona team had a simple attack in the beginning but the opposite team Rayo Vallecano team succeeded in the first attack. They were playing well early on but later Barcelona players became more alert and they basically couldn't score any more goals. Although Rayo Vallecano team was winning till half time but Barcelona team became more aggressive after half time and scored one goal and another goal in the last stage to win only 2-1.