Thursday , 2 July 2026

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1 – 2
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Tue 27 Aug 2024 · 19:30 UTC Estadio de Vallecas 14,031 HT 45' · FT 45'
Unai Lopez 10' 1–0
1–1 60' Pedri
1–2 82' Dani Olmo
Isi Palazon 45' Y
Pathe Ciss 88' Y
Y 90' Marc Bernal

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Cesar Soto Grado (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Carlos Alvarez Fernandez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Ruben Becerril Gomez (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
2024-08-27 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 FC Barcelona 2024-05-19 FC Barcelona 3–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 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

Recent Form

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug FC Barcelona H 1–2 L
24 Aug Getafe CF A 0–0 D
18 Aug Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 2–1 W
25 May Athletic Club H 0–1 L
19 May FC Barcelona A 0–3 L
15 May Granada CF H 2–1 W
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 2–1 W
24 Aug Athletic Club H 2–1 W
17 Aug Valencia CF A 2–1 W
26 May Sevilla FC A 2–1 W
19 May Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 3–0 W
16 May UD Almeria A 2–0 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' The ball is rolling at Estadio de Vallecas. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are looking to make home advantage count against FC Barcelona.
  • 5' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Magnificent from Unai Lopez! That is 10 goals in 328 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 15' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid have won 226 goals from 229 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Barcelona needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Isi Palazon on 45.
  • 46' Dani Olmo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ferran Torres at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes a substitution. Unai Lopez departs to be replaced by Pathe Ciss.
  • 60' Brilliant from the ! Pedri makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 60.
  • 64' A tactical swap from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Gerard Gumbau on, Jorge de Frutos off on 64 minutes.
  • 65' Alex Balde gets the nod from FC Barcelona. He replaces Gerard Martin and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' Time for substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Oscar Valentin is replaced by Pep Chavarria.
  • 73' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 78' Sergio Camello, a Spain , has 7 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 82' What a strike from Dani Olmo! The score is 1-2.
  • 87' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 88' Pathe Ciss has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 88.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marc Bernal.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Fermin Lopez. He replaces Pedri on 90 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Barcelona players.

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Iñigo Pérez

FC Barcelona Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hansi Flick

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robert Lewandowski 3
Luis Suarez 3
Pedri 3
Alvaro Garcia 3
Unai Lopez 2
Jose Pozo 1
Pique 1
Lionel Messi 1

Head to Head

2024-08-27 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 FC Barcelona 2024-05-19 FC Barcelona 3–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 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

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2024-08-27 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 FC Barcelona L 2024-08-24 Getafe CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2024-08-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2024-05-25 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Athletic Club L 2024-05-19 FC Barcelona 3–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2024-05-15 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Granada CF W

FC Barcelona Form

2024-08-27 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 FC Barcelona W 2024-08-24 FC Barcelona 2–1 Athletic Club W 2024-08-17 Valencia CF 1–2 FC Barcelona W 2024-05-26 Sevilla FC 1–2 FC Barcelona W 2024-05-19 FC Barcelona 3–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2024-05-16 UD Almeria 0–2 FC Barcelona W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.88 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: FC Barcelona to win 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid20% Draw25% FC Barcelona55%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
45%
Draw or FC Barcelona
80%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or FC Barcelona
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid14% Draw44% FC Barcelona42%
Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
0 – 1
11.3%
0 – 2
11%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.3%
0 – 3
6.7%
1 – 3
5.9%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 4
3.1%
1 – 4
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Handicap Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 11% 84%
-0.5 16% — 84%
+0.5 41% — 59%
+1 41% 24% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 18% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
42% ✓

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