Barcelona continued their perfect start to the 2024-2025 La Liga season with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas on Tuesday. The win, Barcelona’s third in as many matches under new coach Hansi Flick, keeps them at the top of the La Liga table with 9 points.The match showcased the impact of Barcelona’s new signing, Dani Olmo, who made his debut for the club after finally being registered due to financial constraints. Olmo, who had developed in Barcelona’s academy before leaving for RB Leipzig, came on as a substitute in the second half and proved to be the game-changer.Rayo Vallecano, celebrating their 100th anniversary, started strongly and took the lead in the 9th minute through Unai López. Barcelona struggled in the first half, managing only one shot on target before the break. However, the tide turned in the second half when Pedri equalized for Barcelona in the 60th minute.The drama continued as Robert Lewandowski thought he had given Barcelona the lead, but his goal was disallowed after a VAR review due to a foul by Jules Koundé in the build-up. Undeterred, Barcelona pressed on, and their persistence paid off when Olmo combined brilliantly with young talent Lamine Yamal to score the winning goal in the 82nd minute.After the match, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed his satisfaction, saying, “It was a great day. Dani Olmo’s debut was impressive and he showed his quality”. The victory was particularly significant as it ended Barcelona’s three-year winless streak at Vallecas.The win sets Barcelona up nicely for their next match against Real Valladolid on Saturday, as they look to maintain their perfect record and build on this promising start to the season under Flick’s leadership.
Key points
- Barcelona secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Rayo Vallecano, maintaining their perfect start to the La Liga season.
- Dani Olmo made his Barcelona debut and scored the winning goal, showcasing his immediate impact on the team.
- The win puts Barcelona at the top of La Liga with 9 points from three matches, under new coach Hansi Flick’s leadership.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported timing of Olmo’s goal, with some sources stating it was in the 82nd minute, while others report it as the 72nd minute.
