Thursday , 2 July 2026

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1 – 1
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Sat 25 Nov 2023 · 13:00 UTC Campo de Futbol de Vallecas HT 45' · FT 45'
Unai Lopez 39' 1–0
1–1 82' Florian Lejeune og
Y 32' Pedri
Y 51' Oriol Romeu
Alfonso Espino 64' Y
Unai Lopez 70' Y
Radamel Falcao 90' Y
Y 90' Joao Felix
Y 90' Frenkie de Jong

Overview

Match Preview

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Munuera Montero (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Inigo Prieto Lopez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Antonio Martinez Moreno (Spain)

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

3
3
6
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 12 games · Avg 2.2 goals FC Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-25 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 FC Barcelona 2023-04-26 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 FC Barcelona 2022-08-13 FC Barcelona 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2022-04-24 FC Barcelona 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2021-10-27 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–0 FC Barcelona

Recent Form

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Nov FC Barcelona H 1–1 D
11 Nov Girona FC H 1–2 L
05 Nov Real Madrid CF A 0–0 D
29 Oct Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 2–2 D
22 Oct UD Las Palmas A 1–0 W
07 Oct Sevilla FC A 2–2 D
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Nov Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–1 D
12 Nov Deportivo Alaves H 2–1 W
07 Nov FK Shakhtar Donetsk A 0–1 L
04 Nov Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–0 W
28 Oct Real Madrid CF H 1–2 L
25 Oct FK Shakhtar Donetsk H 2–1 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)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts). FC Barcelona are 1st (94 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Joao Felix has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' FC Barcelona have won 767 goals from 513 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' The travelling FC Barcelona supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past FC Barcelona's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 32' Pedri is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
  • 37' Pedri is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid so far.
  • 39' Magnificent from Unai Lopez! That is 10 goals in 328 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 44' The 29-year-old Raphinha has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 49' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against FC Barcelona's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oriol Romeu on 51 minutes.
  • 56' Ilkay Gundogan is replacing Oriol Romeu for the FC Barcelona side.
  • 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 64' Alfonso Espino has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
  • 68' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bebe is hanging Jorge de Frutos on the field on 68 minute.
  • 70' Poor challenge from Unai Lopez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 74' Raphinha gets the nod from FC Barcelona. He replaces Pedri and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid bench stirs into life. Abdul Mumin is withdrawn and Pathe Ciss gets his opportunity.
  • 78' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid bench stirs into life. Unai Lopez is withdrawn and Andrei Ratiu gets his opportunity.
  • 82' What composure from Robert Lewandowski! The Poland international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 87' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 90' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Francisco

FC Barcelona Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xavi Hernandez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luis Suarez 3
Pedri 3
Alvaro Garcia 3
Robert Lewandowski 3
Unai Lopez 2
Ousmane Dembele 1
Dani Olmo 1
Jose Pozo 1

Head to Head

2023-11-25 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 FC Barcelona 2023-04-26 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 FC Barcelona 2022-08-13 FC Barcelona 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2022-04-24 FC Barcelona 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2021-10-27 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–0 FC Barcelona

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2023-11-25 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 FC Barcelona D 2023-11-11 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 Girona FC L 2023-11-05 Real Madrid CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2023-10-29 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol D 2023-10-22 UD Las Palmas 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2023-10-07 Sevilla FC 2–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D

FC Barcelona Form

2023-11-25 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 FC Barcelona D 2023-11-12 FC Barcelona 2–1 Deportivo Alaves W 2023-11-07 FK Shakhtar Donetsk 1–0 FC Barcelona L 2023-11-04 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–1 FC Barcelona W 2023-10-28 FC Barcelona 1–2 Real Madrid CF L 2023-10-25 FC Barcelona 2–1 FK Shakhtar Donetsk W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.95 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or FC Barcelona 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid31% Draw28% FC Barcelona41%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
59%
Draw or FC Barcelona
69%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or FC Barcelona
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid18% Draw49% FC Barcelona33%
Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
11.9%
0 – 0
10.9%
0 – 2
9.3%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Handicap Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 15% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 23% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 15% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
39% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.