Barcelona wasted the chance to effectively end the title race and remain 11 points clear at the top of the La Liga table with seven games remaining thanks to a 2-1 defeat away to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night in Madrid. Barça were dominated in the first half, conceded two bad goals and couldn’t mount a late comeback, dropping all three points to a Rayo side that played an amazing match and deserved the victory in front of a great home crowd.
FIRST HALF
Barça were thoroughly outplayed by Rayo in the first 30 minutes of the game, easily losing possession in dangerous positions and being overwhelmed by the home team’s intensity, high pressing and quick ball movement.