Barcelona have set a new record for consecutive matches without a loss, as the Blaugrana reached 35 straight unbeaten games thanks to a 5-1 win away from home against Rayo Vallecano, with goals from Lionel Messi (3), Ivan Rakitic and Arda Turan, with Manucho scoring for Rayo. In a comfortable match, the Blaugranes had a complete performance and thoroughly dominated the opposition, finishing with a great victory and a history-making result.
FIRST HALF
The beginning of the game saw Rayo play its game: keep posession and press high up the pitch to try and trouble Barça's passing game.