🔴Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona | LA LIGA Match Day 2024/2025

I'm talking of course about La Liga it's rakano facing Barcelona well Derek we can talk about coaches and their methods but it's now down to the players which ones are going to stand out who will affect the game and who will have the greater desire it should be a cracking game though here's how it looks for Rio Viano well although it's down as a 451 it's more likely to be three players in behind the main Center for and those three are key to this team's creation ity and the Barcelona shape looks like this Mark Andre to Stan stands between the posts Frankie D young plays with Oriel Romeo in the center of Midfield and the starting role and attack today is handed to Robert levandowski not the best Challenge free kick [Music] and a strong tackle [Applause] balde Espino fala excellent use of the ball as they make their way forward could be and a goal just what the fans wanted to see the ideal way to begin well here's the goal again and it's a really nice ball to put him through the vision to set up the chance is outstanding and once he gets onto it he just smashes it past the keeper with great technique what an emphatic finish that is [Applause] well Barcelona get things going again a wake up call for them perhaps Frankie D young here's Rafia levandowski just the challenge that was [Applause] required fala Oscar Valentine might really be able to trouble them here and he's keen on cutting in the supporters want to see him have a go in search of space [Applause] Lopez it's neat passing confidence on the ball and the advantage AC crws to the attacking side trying to open up the defense well it really looked as though that was going to be another goal from him well a chance second there probably should have done a bit better there [Applause] really going [Applause] short he's got to score and a goal he's put it away a celebration [Applause] moment well here's another look and you can see what a good finish this is he holds off the defender brilliantly and keeps his composure that's a great [Applause] goal so back on away with the lead standing at 2- n Gabby well there's a really stylish piece of running and made sure the pass wasn't [Applause] Troublesome Ivan Balu e well it's a really poor chance challenge now what's the referee going to do about [Music] it and the yellow card for that Stewart and he's going to have to be careful now that was a silly challenge [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Applause] good work from barca to make sure possession changed [Applause] hands Frankie D young it's one thing to sit deep it's another thing to sit that little bit too [Applause] deep Rafia opportunity here oh a goal well maybe we shouldn't be surprised they were asking for trouble with their passive approach well it's great awareness of space in the box and then he shows a lot of composure with the Finish that's a clever goal [Applause] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] well it's on with the game Barcelona might still be behind but they're making this a [Applause] contest Romeo Gabby just trying to keep their opponents on their toes with the passing game really good buildup but no end [Applause] product e well can they be creative from [Applause] here [Applause] falca the cut back a routine save Gabby [Applause] [Music] e lean unai Lopez possibilities Inside the [Applause] Box corner kick awarded and let's see if this will help them add to their lead [Music] [Applause] trying to deliver it accurately well nothing comes of [Applause] [Music] it levandowski pedri and back with [Applause] levandowski now with dong still could put it away could play it in and the referee has given the advantage to Barca just wasn't going to give that ball away levandowski can he get them level oh there it is unbelievable stuff from two down they're right back in this well here's the replay and you see it was a good finish but the Keeper at his near post has to do a lot better he's got to have that near post covered for [Applause] me you've really got to give credit to the entire team because this was a bit like climbing ing Mount Everest [Applause] [Music] Valentine e Oscar tjo committed challenge he's going forward well here but quick thinking defensively unai Lopez Balu lour with it well there's an example of how to press high up pedri and back to Dong [Applause] Dong Oriel Romeo now with the young now moving the ball impressively here difficult to stop him well they're going to be very crossed with themselves because that was a wasted opportunity [Music] High pressing at its best unai Lopez leun and after that fantastic effort it's gone out for a throw in [Music] [Applause] unai Lopez Bara regaining [Applause] possession well it could be on for him here oh there it is incredible how about this for godson courage can they see this out now well here we can see it again look at the way Glides past the defender to create space for himself and then through and goal he just goes for power and smashes it past the keeper there's no stopping that what a great Finish Well the action underway once more and no shortage of entertainment 3-2 lovely work to get past his man but a good piece of tidying up levandowski here's [Applause] Rafia now with arid Dan it's with Lopez Ivan Balu unai [Applause] Lopez now with arid Dan leion Valentine and they will be awarded a free kick for that well the referee deciding that it didn't warrant a yellow card being handed out [Music] [Music] happy to take on the shot nicely saved well just listen to the crowd they know this is a big chance to equalize [Applause] now how about the short Corner Lopez Valentine well when you sit off like this you invite pressure not getting anxious when they have the ball possibilities Inside the Box [Applause] Lopez onto falal Lopez oh good play this fala oh great defending Lopez [Applause] Gabby and so there it is the first half is in the history books now here at the estadio de vas but he's been the standout for his side so far don't you think Stuart yeah he's done okay in that first [Applause] half into the second half then and Barcelona hold the advantage but a long way from being settled [Music] [Applause] e it's with Lopez EC and scope for them to produce something exciting shaping to shoot magnificent from Mark Andre T [Applause] Stan who can he pick out not really the ideal clearance Lopez onto fala oh he looks threatening still behind but the pressure mounting Lopez Val [Music] [Applause] fala Oscar [Music] tjo Espino could play it [Applause] in well they stopped them in their tracks dong Gabby Christensen and a tidy challenge Oscar [Applause] Valentine unai Lopez that's really good and effective physical play plenty of options lean Valentine perfect tackle Orel Romeo here's Christensen oh that's an interesting pass likes to run with the ball at his feet can they create something oh good defending to stop a decent looking attack bodies forward and the break looks [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] on P to be Gabby an encouraging move from Barca [Applause] pedri Romeo onto D young can he take the chance and it's in a goal for Barcelona they are the team in charge well just look at how poor the defending is here but I have to say it's still a very tidy finish he look really assured [Applause] [Applause] there so the current score line [Applause] 42 unai Lopez well couldn't keep it in and they're making a [Applause] change Oriel Romeo will spot on with that challenge [Applause] in position here to protect the ball Christensen but he took care of it defensively let's just clarify the injury situation our man on the side of the pitch is Jeff shes and the opinion of the referee that is a penalty so substitution then let's see how it affects the [Applause] match this to pull one back a goal accurate from the sport well let's look at that again and he's very unlucky he chooses the right way but he just Dives Beyond it the ball goes underneath him the penalty taker gets lucky on this [Applause] occasion well how about this 43 Christensen Oriel Romeo here's Rafia levandowski he read the situation defensively and did his job Espino [Music] Lan that's very good refereeing to let the play Flow and he's won the ball Rafa DC well the players should be inspired by this the crowd have really got behind them today really well [Applause] positioned [Applause] levandowski now with D young and he's in and there it is the goal they wanted for security they lead by two now they can breathe that bit more easily well here's the goal again and it's a great ball to put him through good Vision to set up the chance and there's certainly no doubt about the Finish he really hits it with power and accuracy nothing the keeper can do about that not a score line we see all that often 53 Oscar Valentine SC Trejo onto aridan Leon unai Lopez Oscar tjo day toas Garcia and moving the ball forward with genuine purpose here Crossing possibilities can he get one back he can he's given his team a real opportunity and momentum is with them well as the replay shows this is all about his ability to find space in the box which then makes the Finish look so much easier that's good play from him [Applause] and I must say I'd have to go back quite a few years to remember the last time I covered a game with a score line of 5-4 Frankie D young and Barca moving the ball with purpose feeding it [Applause] through oh great defending and a throw in it's going to be [Music] Valentine a good effective pressure high up the pitch Oscar tjo well read to win possession [Applause] back Oriel Romeo [Applause] Alex Bal pedri a very effective challenge put in 10 minutes to go Valentine it's will Thomas lean unai Lopez [Applause] Balu Oscar Valentine down by a goal this could be the final opportunity to snatch something Tas Oscar rejo well they're on the scent of something positive it might be late drama here level once more incredible scenes well here's the replay he does well to find that bit of space in the box and then he shows a lot of composure to finish it off that's a good goal well it has taken a Herculean effort for them to get back to level pegging under these trying circumstances and we've entered the final 5 [Music] minutes Rafa Barcelona on the front foot in anticipation of scoring the winner levandowski can he make it count couldn't grab hold of [Applause] it textbook defending Inside the Box well what a big moment that could prove to be the keepers just kept them in it what a save well maybe a chance for them now to alleviate the [Applause] pressure Valentine opportunity D thas and that a piece of goal keeping you're going to see again and again and [Music] again and played Short well another corner kick conceded let's see what they do this time trying to deliver it accurately read it well cleared it well they're on the scent of a winner late in this [Applause] game in Search of [Applause] space had a chance to whip it in here getting forward well straight at the goalkeeper then [Applause] Christensen Romeo and there's the referee's whistle still all square and this will test the mentality of any footballer in it goes can he remain calm well the keeper reacted magnificently he's gambled on Direction and one and it wasn't the greatest penalty and it's been saved by The Keeper he had to score and he does and up he comes doing his best to remain focused and he finds the net he could hard L Miss and he's beaten the keeper well the responsibility is on his shoulders failure to score and they lose well dead center with that penalty and now he knows what's on the line if he scores they win a mountain of pressure on him but he withstands the test and they've gone and won it well cool composed and really good technique a match winning penalty and probably deserved over the course of the [Applause] game but he put in a really thorough so clinical in front of goal but you have to feel for him we didn't quite get the same quality from his hello welcome here we are again raring to go at the estadio deas my name is Derek Ray and sitting alongside me ready to provide all the analysis is Stuart Robson an action coming up from the Spanish top division La Liga it's rakano facing Barcelona thanks Derek as always this should be a good game great atmosphere inside the stadium we've got two teams full of quality some interesting matchups and two coaches that want to play an attractive brand of football what more could you ask for the cross is on [Applause] levandowski very quick thinking there this is how it looks for the home side well it's a 451 but with three of the Midfield players giving close support to the center forward and the other two sitting deeper also watch out for the fullbacks getting forward at every opportunity they do like to get crosses into the box [Applause] fala e how about the cross fala has it opportunity and a goal not wasting much time today they strike first well I have to say that's a good finish he knew exactly what he wanted to do there he's just passed it into the corner that's a nice [Applause] goal back underway and that should really shake up Barcelona a bit you would think Romeo [Applause] levandowski [Music] [Applause] now pedri really good buildup but no end [Applause] product Espino could be dangerous well good run and good ball control options in the center Lopez well that's a textbook example of dynamic [Applause] passing and they have possession [Applause] again Frank young well not the pass he had in mind well that's really strong play to keep hold of the ball Valentine fala Running With The Ball confidently well he loves drifting in off the flank Lopez must be and there it is the goal they wanted for security they lead by two now they can breathe that bit more easily well as you can see he's given far too much space but he's still had some work to do and I think that's a very tidy finish it was never in doubt [Applause] and the ball is moving again 2- n is how it stands [Applause] Christensen pedri Barcelona now in potentially a dangerous position Espino here's Alvaro Garcia [Applause] fala that's useful play and a useful cross I'm not testing The Keeper at all with that [Applause] effort can he find the right pass [Applause] unai [Applause] Lopez Oscar tjo space afforded [Applause] him pulls it back tremendous block and a goal this time applying the Finishing Touch just what the doctor ordered well here's the replay he's done really well to get his head up and pick somebody out with that cut back and then what a finish that's been hit with such power and Pace the keeper has no time to react it's a brilliant strike [Music] is this going to be a thrashing 3 nil now levandowski [Applause] Gabi kundai Romeo Gabi well making considerable progress with the ball well that's how to do it inside your own penalty area racing forward trying to catch them [Applause] out fala he read the situation defensively and did his job pedri and the ball with Christensen balde pedri now with dong decent position can he do it stopped a Sure Fire [Applause] goal rewarded for that brilliant High Press incisive pass oh he couldn't outwit the keeper [Music] [Applause] Keen to take it short [Applause] here D young and with that they attack Fizzles [Music] out Balu and space to attack and the pass was off Target it'll be a throw well as you can see the hosts have controlled The Possession and they've used it really well today particularly in the Midfield areas and I expect more of the same as the game goes on Barca maintain possession Advantage Rafia and Barca exploited in the space on the wing I think he'll be kicking himself ruled offside well his Instinct should have told him he was offside there he has to be more alert in the box and I must say that's very good refereeing going back to hand out the yellow card in that fashion [Music] well for more on the injury let's go down to our reporter Jeff shres real concern for the Brent now CU it looks like he landed with his elbow underneath his body and that's oh hang on Jeff it's a chance and in oh yes exactly what they were hoping to produce they've delivered the goal [Applause] well here it is again the through ball is absolutely inch perfect and the Finish is clinical it just makes it look so easy doesn't he [Music] so there it is 3-1 the current score line here unai Lopez and with the advantage no reason why you shouldn't play Keep [Applause] ball Garcia lour with it hunai Lopez fala inching towards the interval and it's going with Home Advantage Stewart as always very keen to get your te well they've played some really good football up to now in particular the way they've got it into their front players has been excellent I've also liked the movement of the strikers they just now need to take this forward into the second [Applause] half they do pass the ball with authority well possibilities Inside the Box focused attacking play it should be and did just enough defensively pulls it back decent progress with the ball at his feet Ronald Aro given away by [Applause] Barcelona now with aridan Valentine unai Lopez Garcia Oscar tjo it's with Lopez Falcao has [Applause] it Oscar tjo a long way from the perfect pass [Applause] superb [Applause] [Applause] [Music] block deong Gabby unti in possession from Barcelona Valentine and the electronic board showing one additional minute this looks more than decent chance to play it in and pure Instinct from The Keeper well a top class reaction from a top class goalkeeper brilliant stuff substitution then let's see how it affects the [Music] match favoring the short one and cutting in from the flank gives it a go excellent block referees s whistle then that concludes the first half proceedings here in Madrid well robertt levandowski hasn't quite influenced the game in the manner we thought he might Stuart yeah I've been really disappointed with him so back in business here and it was a below par effort from Barcelona in the first half will they Fair better in the second [Applause] Valentine well showing good patience released it nicely lean and the advantage AC Cru to the attacking side fala it was on its way in [Applause] [Applause] on and over comes the corner the clearance wasn't [Applause] decisive and the flag is up offside well that's just a lack of awareness he was clearly in an offside position so making the substitution [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] now really showing off his wide range of passing skills Frankie D young [Applause] D young well it's a tall order as they triy to pull one back but the passing game might help unai [Applause] Lopez Ivan [Music] Balu lean Valentine [Applause] takes it on oh a superb [Applause] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] save trying to deliver it accurate ly clearance needed to be better Oscar tjo well the fans want to see a shot well it might still work out for them and the move breaks down well those stats back up what we've been watching it's been a really one-sided game and it's far too easy for them to open up this defense this could turn into a route yes the chances just keep on coming no stopping them apparently well he's lost [Applause] it onto arid [Applause] [Music] Dan and the defensive intervention there Rafa and back with levandowski demele well possibilities in the center tele oh he saved it well played over not away [Applause] completely corner for [Applause] Barcelona and taken short [Music] it's a neat [Applause] move demele well it's attractive football but they need effective football they need a goal but he was Keen to give that one a go sadly lacking a bit of accuracy well as overall contribution from Midfield chalk full of positives no getting away from that Stuart well he's Run the game hasn't he everything's gone through him his passing has been excellent and he's provided a goal scoring pass as well now in a more than decent position and a shot from miles out fine goalkeeping to push that away it's a Barcelona corner [Applause] going short angles it [Music] back dong vital intervention well it's a really poor challenge now what's the referee going to do about it and the yellow card for that Stewart and he's going to have to be careful now that was a silly challenge they decided that now is the time to go to the bench [Music] Oscar Valentine CE well a good [Applause] tackle well he could really get at the opposition but they dealt with the threat [Applause] posed Garcia here's Alvaro Garcia he has time to play it over D Thomas he's G and found the net brilliant piece of finishing magnificent goal well here it is again just look at the quality of the Cross it's inch perfect and the Finish is really well taken cuz he judges the Flight of the ball uses the right technique and then make such good contact that's a clever [Applause] [Music] [Music] goal goals and plentiful Supply fly 4-1 currently Rafa levandowski now shaping to shoot and the keeper there to deal with [Music] [Applause] [Music] it and he's fired over the corner oh the referee points to the spot [Music] penalty and he slots at home with confidence [Applause] well here we can see it again and he's done well to read the intentions but just can't get a touch on it as it sails over him so close to being a fantastic [Music] stop so the current score line 42 day Tomas here's Alvaro Garcia demell on the ball Frankie D young [Applause] pedri Oriel Romeo now levandowski carries the ball forward but can he produce from this position it's looking promising a cheeky chip oh and it goes another goal and I'll tell you what the impossible is becoming quite possible well that's a cute finish he just gets his toe underneath the ball and lifts it over the keeper it's a good bit of skill and an excellent goal [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] well the action continues and you sense the momentum May well be with Barca here and into the last 15 minutes of action [Applause] good movement who can he pick out well hit with ferocity when accuracy was required Romeo [Music] Ronald [Applause] Aro pedri levandowski takes the shot and that a piece of goalkeeping you're going to see again and again and again time really is of the essence what can they do from this situation [Music] now sending it in well it's astonishing a very unlikely comeback but now they are Level having trailed by three well here it is again and you have to say it's the perfect delivery Into the Danger area and what a header it is from levandowski he just knows how to get on the end of crosses it's a very good [Applause] goal just 10 minutes to go well what a final few minutes we have here and the fans are certainly playing their part but can they take one of these chances that come their way and win this SK Oscar tjo Oscar Valentine and level it is and the waying MS can Barcelona changed that [Applause] situation CE Bebe it's with day Thomas and a good looking [Applause] ball can they find a gap in the defense well honestly I didn't mean to jinx them just wasn't a very good pass finally [Applause] Christensen demell on the ball and cutting it [Applause] out Bebe it's not lost on them what a goal could mean at this late stage well strong play here demele [Applause] Christensen balde this is Robert levandowski good play it in well shielding the ball admirably effective challenge well maybe a good position from which to counter well that's how to beat your opponent good piece of [Applause] Defending chance to play it [Applause] in dong Romeo onto demele well that's a foul and it sets up a free kick in a dangerous position time for a change [Applause] [Music] then well that is how to strike a free kick and that's how to make a save the corner to Bara with the minute sticking [Applause] away play over is this the moment terrific piece of anticipation and a penalty awarded sport kick coming up [Applause] [Music] [Applause] this to put them in front goal taking aim from the spot and finding the target [Applause] well as you can see the keeper makes no effort in the end he was hoping it would be struck down the middle but it's an easy finish really [Applause] [Applause] and there it is the final whistle not what the home fans were hoping for before a ball was kicked today defeat for them well Derek not quite good enough today yes they only lost by one goal but I never felt they were in control of the game a frustrating day all around for the coach to think about for the next time [Music] [Applause] [Music]