FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Olimpic Lluis Companys.
- FC Barcelona 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Angel Nevado Rodriguez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Javier Martinez Nicolas (Spain)
8 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 3.9 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 3 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 May | UD Almería | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 May | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 May | Girona FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 29 Apr | Valencia CF | H | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Apr | Real Madrid CF | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | FC Barcelona | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 May | Granada CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 May | Valencia CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 May | UD Almería | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Villarreal CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | CA Osasuna | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Barcelona | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #22 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 0 | Scored | 1 |
| 0 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | -1 |
| – | PPG | 0.00 |
| – | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Barcelona are 9th (0 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 22nd (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid get this one started.
- 3' GOAL! Robert Lewandowski fires home to make it 1-0!
- 8' FC Barcelona are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's 4-1-4-1 shape.
- 10' Lamine Yamal catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 10.
- 15' Alfonso Espino has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 23' It’s gonna be a card for Abdul Mumin.
- 28' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 31' The referee shows FC Barcelona player a card on 31.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' Poor challenge from Pau Cubarsi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' Fresh legs for FC Barcelona! Andreas Christensen comes on to replace Sergi Roberto.
- 50' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid receives a card for a hard tackle on 50.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Xavi Hernandez might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 60' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pau Cubarsi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 62' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 62 minute. Oscar Valentin leaves to be changed by Miguel Crespo.
- 67' Ghana international Abdul Mumin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 72' A goal from the Spain international Pedri! He fires home on 72 to make it 2-0!
- 75' Pedri adds to his 0 season tally! FC Barcelona lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 79' FC Barcelona ring the changes. Robert Lewandowski has done his job and it is now time for Vitor Roque to step up.
- 84' FC Barcelona are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rayo Vallecano de Madrid backline.
- 89' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Joao Cancelo on 90 minutes.
- With this win, FC Barcelona is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Barcelona Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 22
- 23
- 9
- 5
- 1
- 20
- 2
-
11
Raphinha ↓ Joao Felix 62'
- 27
-
16
Fermin Lopez ↓ Pedri 62'
- 33
Bench
- 17
-
15
Andreas Christensen ↑ 46'
- 18
- 7
-
14
Joao Felix ↑ 62'
- 4
-
8
Pedri ↑ 62'
-
19
Vitor Roque ↑ 79'
- 13
- 31
- 39
Coach
Xavi Hernandez
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 24
- 20
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↓ Pep Chavarria 79'
- 1
-
7
Isi Palazon ↓ Unai Lopez 79'
-
23
Oscar Valentin ↓ Miguel Crespo 62'
- 16
-
34
Sergio Camello ↓ Radamel Falcao 79'
- 21
-
19
Jorge de Frutos ↓ Andrei Ratiu 62'
- 12
Bench
-
9
Radamel Falcao ↑ 79'
-
17
Unai Lopez ↑ 79'
- 5
- 14
- 22
- 10
- 6
-
2
Andrei Ratiu ↑ 62'
- 13
-
15
Miguel Crespo ↑ 62'
- 11
-
3
Pep Chavarria ↑ 79'
Coach
Iñigo Pérez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | 3 |
| Luis Suarez | 3 |
| Pedri | 3 |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 |
| Unai Lopez | 2 |
| Lionel Messi | 1 |
| Raul de Tomas | 1 |
| Radamel Falcao | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Barcelona Form
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2024-05-19
FC Barcelona
3–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2024-05-15
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–1
Granada CF
W
2024-05-12
Valencia CF
0–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2024-05-05
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–1
UD Almería
L
2024-04-28
Villarreal CF
3–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2024-04-20
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–1
CA Osasuna
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.99
FC Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 85% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 1.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 2.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Barcelona or Draw
87%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
48%
FC Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
30%
1 – 0
26%
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
1.6%
1 – 2
1.2%
4 – 0
1%
0 – 2
1%
2 – 2
0.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Barcelona
| Handicap | FC Barcelona covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 14% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 31% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 8% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

