Rayo Vallecano beat Barcelona 2-1 on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 in LaLiga. The match was refereed by Jesus Gil Manzano. It was played at Estadio de Vallecas.
First half: Jordi Alba received a yellow card for Barcelona during the match. Rayo Vallecano took the lead at 19' when Álvaro García scored, with the assist credited to Sergio Camello, making the score 1-0. Alejandro Balde received a yellow card for Barcelona at 32'. Gavi received a yellow card for Barcelona at 36'.
Second half: Rayo Vallecano extended the lead at 53' when Fran García scored, making the score 2-0. Barcelona made their 1st substitution at 57', with Marcos Alonso replacing Jordi Alba. Barcelona made their 2nd substitution at 57', with Ferran Torres replacing Ansu Fati. Raphinha received a yellow card for Barcelona at 61'. Rayo Vallecano made their 1st substitution at 63', with Ó. Trejo replacing P. Ciss. Barcelona made their 3rd substitution at 68', with Pedri replacing F. Kessié. Barcelona made their 4th substitution at 79', with F. de Jong replacing Eric García. Barcelona made their 5th substitution at 79', with Gavi replacing Pablo Torre. Rayo Vallecano made their 2nd substitution at 80', with Álvaro García replacing Salvi. Rayo Vallecano made their 3rd substitution at 80', with Unai López replacing Pep Chavarría. Barcelona reduced the deficit at 83' when R. Lewandowski scored, making the score 2-1. Rayo Vallecano made their 4th substitution at 88', with Óscar Valentín replacing A. Mumin. Rayo Vallecano made their 5th substitution at 89', with Sergio Camello replacing Raúl de Tomás. S. Dimitrievski received a yellow card for Rayo Vallecano at 90+1'.
Rayo Vallecano used 5 substitutions while Barcelona used 5 substitutions. Rayo Vallecano got 1 yellow card, while Barcelona got 4 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (9-10).
- Barcelona controlled possession (60%).
- Physical contest: 5 yellows.
