Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- FC Barcelona 12 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Juan Martinez
- Referee Diego Barbero
- Referee Antonio Mateu
- Referee Pau Cebrian
- Referee Ruben Porras
- Referee Manuel Garcia
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | FC Barcelona | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Real Betis Balompié | A | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | Elche CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | CA Osasuna | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Sep | Cadiz CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Athletic Club | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | FK Dynamo Kyiv | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Valencia CF | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #1 |
| 12 | Points | 33 |
| 11 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 1 |
| 15 | Scored | 48 |
| 21 | Conceded | 13 |
| -6 | GD | +35 |
| 1.09 | PPG | 2.75 |
| 27% | Win % | 92% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
10%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
33%
Clean Sheets
FC Barcelona this season
FC Barcelona this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts). FC Barcelona are 1st (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
4/2
16-30
2/6
31-45
2/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
1/3
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Barcelona
0-15
7/2
16-30
8/3
31-45
7/1
46-60
4/2
61-75
10/1
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 G | 2 A |
FC Barcelona
| Raphinha | 15 G | 2 A |
| Lamine Yamal | 10 G | 8 A |
| Fermin Lopez | 7 G | 5 A |
| Gabriel Jesus | 3 G | 1 A |
| Karim Adeyemi | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Campo de Futbol de Vallecas will turn into a battlefield for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Yusuf Demir is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Barcelona so far.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 24' Oscar Trejo is having his name booked by the referee on 24.
- 29' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Barcelona's shape.
- 30' What composure from Radamel Falcao! The Colombia international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 35' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 40' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Spain international Catena has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oscar Trejo, as he is very good at scoring at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas with 8 goals in the last 6 games.
- 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Philippe Coutinho.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 60' FC Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yusuf Demir is hanging Sergi Roberto on the field on 60 minute.
- 61' The crowd applauds Sergi Roberto as he leaves the pitch. Yusuf Demir steps in for FC Barcelona.
- 63' A change in the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ranks — Santiago Comesana exits the field as Unai Lopez enters on 63.
- 66' A moment of madness from Pique on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Barcelona will be frustrated.
- 71' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 74' FC Barcelona ring the changes. Philippe Coutinho has done his job and it is now time for Pablo Gavira to step up.
- 76' The whistle greets Oscar Trejo as he departs to be replaced by Pathe Ciss.
- 81' FC Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 83' The referee has no hesitation. Esteban Saveljich is booked for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Yellow card on 83.
- 84' Luuk de Jong has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nico Gonzalez on 84 minute.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Esteban Saveljich.
- 89' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Mario Suarez. He replaces Oscar Valentin on 90 minute.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Radamel Falcao ↓ Randy Ntekja 76'
- 20
- 24
-
6
Santiago Comesana ↓ Unai Lopez 63'
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Pathe Ciss 76'
- 18
- 13
- 5
- 7
-
23
Oscar Valentin ↓ Mario Suarez 90'
- 33
Bench
- 19
-
12
Unai Lopez ↑ 63'
- 16
- 1
- 2
- 32
- 10
- 22
- 11
-
4
Mario Suarez ↑ 90'
-
21
Pathe Ciss ↑ 76'
-
9
Randy Ntekja ↑ 76'
Coach
Iraola
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 9
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 14
- 5
-
20
Sergi Roberto ↓ Yusuf Demir 60'
- 24
- 2
-
28
Nico Gonzalez ↓ Luuk de Jong 84'
Bench
-
17
Luuk de Jong ↑ 84'
- 13
- 15
- 23
- 6
- 26
-
11
Yusuf Demir ↑ 60'
- 22
-
30
Pablo Gavira ↑ 74'
- –
Coach
Ronald Koeman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luis Suarez | 3 |
| Pedri | 3 |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 |
| Robert Lewandowski | 3 |
| Unai Lopez | 2 |
| Raphinha | 2 |
| Lamine Yamal | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2021-10-27
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–0
FC Barcelona
W
2021-10-24
Real Betis Balompié
3–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2021-10-17
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–1
Elche CF
W
2021-10-02
CA Osasuna
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2021-09-26
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
3–1
Cadiz CF
W
2021-09-21
Athletic Club
1–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
FC Barcelona Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.42
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.03
FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
45%
Draw or FC Barcelona
73%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or FC Barcelona
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–0 not predicted1 – 0Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 3
7.5%
1 – 1
5.8%
1 – 4
5.6%
0 – 2
5.6%
0 – 3
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 3
5.2%
0 – 4
4%
2 – 4
4%
2 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | FC Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 9% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +1 | 32% | 19% | 49% |
| +1.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +2 | 51% | 19% | 31% |
| +2.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
6%
✗
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

