2023-04-27 00:35:15
FC Barcelona did not use the fall of pursuers Real Madrid in the title race of the Spanish football league with a defeat against feared opponent Rayo Vallecano!
The Catalans, coached by Xavi Hernandez, lost 2-1 (0-1) to Rayo in Madrid on Wednesday night, but still have an eleven-point lead over the “Royal” in the table with seven rounds to go. The defending champions had suffered a 4-2 defeat at newly promoted Girona the day before. Alvaro Garcia scored for Rayo with a low shot into the far corner (19′) and Fran Garcia after a quick counterattack (53′). Third defeat in the last four duels with RayoRobert Lewandowski in the final phase with his 18th goal of the season only managed to get back the goal (82nd). Barca conceded their third defeat in the last four duels with Rayo, once there was a draw. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, beat RCD Mallorca 3-1 (1-1) and, third in the table, reduced the gap to city rivals Real to two points .
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