In the end, Real Madrid’s big defeat in Girona (4-2) was La Liga leader Barça, who fell during their trip to Madrid to face Rayo Vallecano (2-1) on Wednesday. evening.
Leader of La Liga with a large lead, FC Barcelona did not come close to the title this Wednesday evening, as part of the 31st day of the championship, since Xavi’s men got into the ante of Rayo Vallecano ( 2-1). Fortunately, the Blaugranas are still 11 points ahead of Real Madrid, who sank the day before against Girona (4-2).
Dominating but not very dangerous – as usual for several months -, Barça conceded a first but in the middle of the first period, Alvaro Garcia trumpeted Marc-André ter Stegen with a beautiful strike (19th). The formation of the southern suburbs of Madrid (which passes 9th) even doubled the lead at the start of the second period. Fran Garcia, the left-back who will return to Real Madrid this summer, countered Frenkie De Jong to go on goal and bring the score to 2-0 (54th).
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😱🚄 TGV Fran Garcia is going too fast for Barça!!
💥 Rayo Vallecano misses the break, 2-0! pic.twitter.com/JExD18sfQo— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) April 26, 2023
Lewandowski at the end
Robert Lewandowski still lacked success, while Raphinha, Ferran Torres as well as Pedri and Gavi lacked genius. The Polish striker ended up closing the gap, in force, 10 minutes from the end (83rd), for his 18th league goal, but the visitors were unable to get the slightest chance to equalize.
The Barcelonians, who have won only once in the last 4 games, have a clash against Real Betis (5th in the standings) on Saturday at Camp Nou.
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💥💥 OHHH THE LEWANDOWSKI MINE!!
👀 The Pole reduces the score a few minutes from the end and gives hope to the Blaugranas!— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) April 26, 2023