Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs FC Barcelona — La Liga .
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 games · 50 pts (2026/27)
- FC Barcelona 38 games · 94 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Teodoro Sobrino
- Referee Jose Naranjo
- Referee Santiago Jaime
- Referee Daniel Palencia
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | FC Barcelona | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Girona FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Getafe CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | CD Leganes | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Real Madrid CF | H | 5–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Sevilla FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 07 Oct | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #1 |
| 50 | Points | 94 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 12 / 14 / 12 | W / D / L | 31 / 1 / 6 |
| 41 | Scored | 95 |
| 44 | Conceded | 36 |
| -3 | GD | +59 |
| 1.32 | PPG | 2.47 |
| 32% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts). FC Barcelona are 1st (94 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona is underway.
- 5' FC Barcelona started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 6' The referee shows Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player a Yellow card on 6.
- 11' GOAL! Luis Suarez scores on 11. Assisted by Jordi Alba
- 16' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Barcelona backline.
- 17' Poor challenge from Clement Lenglet. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 22' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sergi Roberto is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Barcelona.
- 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 32' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' What an equalizer from Jose Pozo!
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' Adri Embarba needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Raul de Tomas on 49.
- 52' Rafinha makes way for Ousmane Dembele at the 52 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Barcelona.
- 57' Sensational shot from Alvaro Garcia. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is back in the lead.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Alvaro Garcia. He replaces Oscar Trejo on 57 minute.
- 62' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' It is a substitution in Rayo Vallecano de Madrid team. Raul de Tomas is replaced by Alex Alegria on 65 minute.
- 67' Munir El Haddadi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Philippe Coutinho at the 67 minute mark.
- 70' Poor challenge from Jordi Alba. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 71' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Galvez by Emiliano Velazquez on 71 minute.
- 76' FC Barcelona have won 767 goals from 513 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 81' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 87' What a moment for Ousmane Dembele! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
- 89' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' Luis Suarez makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and FC Barcelona are in front.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Emiliano Velazquez will be fuming at that decision.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will have plenty to reflect on. FC Barcelona were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
23
Galvez ↓ Emiliano Velazquez 71'
- 17
- 12
- 1
- 11
- 27
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Alvaro Garcia 57'
- 7
-
9
Raul de Tomas ↓ Alex Alegria 65'
- 22
Bench
- 10
- 21
-
20
Emiliano Velazquez ↑ 71'
- 14
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↑ 57'
-
15
Alex Alegria ↑ 65'
- 13
Coach
Michel
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
8
Arthur ↓ Arturo Vidal 67'
-
12
Rafinha ↓ Ousmane Dembele 52'
- 9
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 7
- 4
- 5
- 20
Bench
-
22
Arturo Vidal ↑ 67'
-
11
Ousmane Dembele ↑ 52'
- 13
- 2
- 26
-
19
Munir El Haddadi ↑ 67'
- 36
Coach
Ernesto Valverde
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | 3 |
| Luis Suarez | 3 |
| Pedri | 3 |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 |
| Unai Lopez | 2 |
| Pique | 1 |
| Lionel Messi | 1 |
| Raul de Tomas | 1 |
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2018-11-03
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–3
FC Barcelona
L
2018-10-27
Girona FC
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2018-10-24
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Athletic Club
D
2018-10-21
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
Getafe CF
L
2018-10-06
CD Leganes
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2018-09-28
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
FC Barcelona Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.4
FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
45%
Draw or FC Barcelona
78%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or FC Barcelona
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 1
8.4%
1 – 3
7%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 3
5.3%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 4
4.2%
0 – 0
3.6%
0 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | FC Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 20% | 39% |
| +1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +2 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.