Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 3-2 on Saturday, 03 November 2018 in LaLiga. The match was refereed by Alejandro Hernandez. It was played at Estadio de Vallecas.
First half: Jordi Amat received a yellow card for Rayo Vallecano at 6'. Barcelona took an early lead at 10' when L. Suárez scored, with the assist credited to Jordi Alba, making the score 0-1. C. Lenglet received a yellow card for Barcelona at 17'. Rayo Vallecano leveled the score at 35' when José Ángel Pozo scored, making the score 1-1.
Second half: Raúl de Tomás received a yellow card for Rayo Vallecano at 49'. Barcelona made their 1st substitution at 52', with Rafinha replacing O. Dembélé. Rayo Vallecano made their 1st substitution at 56', with Ó. Trejo replacing Álvaro García. Rayo Vallecano took the lead at 57' when Álvaro García scored, making the score 2-1. Rayo Vallecano made their 2nd substitution at 65', with Raúl de Tomás replacing Álex Alegría. Barcelona made their 2nd substitution at 67', with Philippe Coutinho replacing M. El Haddadi. Barcelona made their 3rd substitution at 67', with Arthur replacing A. Vidal. Jordi Alba received a yellow card for Barcelona at 70'. Rayo Vallecano made their 3rd substitution at 71', with Alejandro Gálvez replacing E. Velázquez. Barcelona leveled the score at 87' when O. Dembélé scored, with the assist credited to Piqué, making the score 2-2. Alberto García received a yellow card for Rayo Vallecano at 89'. E. Velázquez received a yellow card for Rayo Vallecano at 90'. Barcelona took the lead at 90' when L. Suárez scored, with the assist credited to Sergi Roberto, making the score 2-3.
Rayo Vallecano used 3 substitutions while Barcelona used 3 substitutions. Rayo Vallecano got 4 yellow cards, while Barcelona got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (11-10).
- Barcelona controlled possession (70%).
- Physical contest: 6 yellows.
