Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona (27/08/2024) LaLiga EA FC 24

that special and unbeatable feeling of match day is in the air and the knowledge that this is all the makings of a vibrant and compelling encounter anticipation levels are Sky High and every expectation this game will live up to its [Applause] filling all the drama and all the action coming up next on eatv welcome along to an evening that was made for football the pitch is in great order too I'm guy Mo and I'm joined by Sue Smith on the Gantry and we've got action from La Liga EA Sports on the way it's Rio Viano and they take on Barcelona thanks Guy while being in and around the ground before kickoff the fans are buzzing they can't wait for this game so hopefully it's a fast-paced entertaining match need to get tighter here and that's where it ends here's how Rio vacano line up you had a 451 or a 4231 now this could be a chance here the first blow of the day struck early 1 n well here it is again and just look at how quickly they break forward go all sorts of problems and what a finish he goes for power it was never in doubt he just looks so confident running through so it's 1 n as the ball gets rolling again Valentine pedri alono delivered into the box and the defense tied this up [Applause] nicely Oscar Valentin Alonso Espino using his body well to keep the ball little sloppy on the ball there and the flags up offside well you just question if he could have let that run surely knew he was offside [Applause] there lovely weighted pass and it's a great goal he couldn't have met that any better well take a look at this again and the delivery is spot on it's right into the danger area and what a finish this is such a difficult technique but he makes it look so so easy and that's an amazing finish Valentine and there's the whistle as the ref gives a free [Music] kick ilai gundan Rafa and it doesn't get far well a bit of a clumsy Challenge and the ref blows for a free [Applause] kick and it's opened up oh it's still in there and it's saved and the danger is now over oh you can see how pleased he was to get hold of that after what was a superb first save it's good goalkeeping that good job done to keep it there coming up to halime then and Barcelona really good value for this lead it's a good first half performance guy I think they've moved the ball around well they played with a confidence going forward they look quite comfortable going into the break if this score line stays the same I'm sure they'll be happy very quick to close down nicely taken away it's gone out for a [Applause] [Music] [Applause] throw alardo [Music] Garcia pass was read and the ball has changed [Applause] hands and that whistle brings the first half to a close the second half gets underway with Barcelona only wanting more of the [Applause] same looking to put the cross [Applause] in having a try he seemed to have struck that nicely stroke towards goal maybe too well well we can see it here here again but it was pretty clear when it happened the ball was nowhere near over the line and that's just confirmed it well of all the players were watching today would you agree that he'd certainly get good marks so far yeah he's played well hasn't he obviously Hook is goal well but his overall performance has been impressive too hopefully he can maintain that level in the second half he'll have a go here and he doesn't score again not yet anyway it's saved yeah you've got to praise the keeper for his positioning he makes it difficult for him but I'm sure he'll be disappointed that he couldn't get the second of the game there is still time though Martin need to get tighter here that's not properly away yet and the attack comes to an end disappointing leun and back with dimitrii well read to gain possession Valentine is palazon an attack of genuine promise now he's in here it's in and this game isn't lost all one just yet well here's the replay and just look at the way he Glides past the defender makes it look so easy and as soon as he's through one V one with the goalkeeper he just goes for power and smashes it in the net to Quality finish and we're back underway at 2-1 now EAS Frankie deong Raa coming in field now nicely sets it up [Music] [Applause] gav and cross the line it will be a [Applause] throw harid danjo trying to force a mistake D Tomas leun well some here will of course be very happy with the score but a few fingernails to be bitten before the end well marginally the better side I'd say I control parts of the game and they have shown some quality in attack they'll be disappointed with the goal they can oh my goodness what a strike from so far out that's absolutely sensational [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] so it's 3-1 as the ball gets rolling again that's not a bad looking ball this has to be and a wonderful piece of goalkeeping well I just thought it was a goal he's through one V one but the keeper does brilliant Narrows the angle and shows great reactions to save that