The Barcelona team achieved minimal success against Rayo Vallecano with 1:0 in a match from the 29th round of the Spanish La Liga. The winning goal for Hansi Flick's team was scored by defender Ronald Araujo after a header after a corner kick from Joao Cancelo, BTA reported.
Before this goal, Rafinha from the Catalans made a miss, and a foul on Lamine Yamal in the penalty area was not awarded as a penalty.
In the 36th minute, Rayo Vallecano also requested a penalty for a foul on Andrei Raciu, but it was not awarded.
In the second half, the guests were more aggressive in search of an equalizer, with Alvaro Garcia coming close to one, whose shot was saved by the new Spanish international Joan Garcia, and then Unai Lopez also made a miss for the capital team.
In the last ten minutes, Barca goalkeeper Joan Garcia again had decisive interventions, saving a shot by Jorge De Frutos, and Pacha shot over the crossbar crossbar.
This puts Barcelona seven points ahead of Real Madrid, who play a derby against Atletico Madrid tonight. Rayo Vallecano is in 14th place with 32 points.