Barcelona 5 - 2 FT Rayo Vallecano
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. Camello (A. Garcia) 12'
19' Raphinha (X. Espart)
21' Lamine Yamal (M. Bernal)
↓ J. Vertrouwd ↑A. Pedrosa 32'
45'+1 J. Kounde
HT
51' F. Lejeune
↓ G. Bouare ↑P. Diaz 57'
↓ J. de Frutos ↑F. Perez 58'
S. Camello (U. Lopez) 59'
64' ↓ M. Bernal ↑Rodri
64' ↓ D. Olmo ↑Fermin
71' Raphinha (A. Gordon)
↓ S. Camello ↑Alemao 75'
↓ U. Lopez ↑R. Nteka 75'
78' ↓ Pedri ↑J. Cancelo
78' ↓ A. Gordon ↑K. Adeyemi
86' ↓ Raphinha ↑H. Abdelkarim
A. Pedrosa 90'
90' Lamine Yamal (K. Adeyemi)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
Joan García 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jules Koundé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Cubarsí 
MAGNET
118
Activity
118
Activity
111
Passes
7
Duels
Andreas Christensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xavi Espart 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Marc Bernal
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Pedri
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
71
Passes
10
Duels
Lamine Yamal 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.9
Rating
Dani Olmo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Anthony Gordon
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Raphinha 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.3
Rating
BENCH
Wojciech Szczęsny 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eder Aller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Balde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Cancelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerard Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Fariñas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fermín López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamza Abdelkarim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Adeyemi 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
16
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeepers
Dani Cárdenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iván Balliu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Lejeune 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Pathé Ismaël Ciss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jozhua Vertrouwd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
32
Entry
Midfielders
Óscar Valentín 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Gnangoro Bouaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Jorge de Frutos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
58
Entry
Unai López
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Álvaro García
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Sergio Camello
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
BENCH
Adrián Molina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrià Pedrosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pelayo Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco de las Sias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrei Rațiu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Randy Nteka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Tsitaishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alemão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Barcelona | 1 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Camp Nou |
| 08/31/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | Campo de Futbol de Vallecas |
| 02/17/2025 | Barcelona | 1 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 08/27/2024 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 2 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 05/19/2024 | Barcelona | 3 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 11/25/2023 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 04/26/2023 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 08/13/2022 | Barcelona | 0 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Spotify Camp Nou |
| 04/24/2022 | Barcelona | 0 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Camp Nou |
| 10/27/2021 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 0 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
03/22/2026
08/31/2025
02/17/2025
08/27/2024
05/19/2024
11/25/2023
04/26/2023
08/13/2022
04/24/2022
10/27/2021
Barcelona Win
Rayo Vallecano Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +15
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Seven-Goal Spectacle at Camp Nou
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. An astonishing barrage of attacking football transformed an early scare into a relentless Catalan masterclass.
The Opening Exchange
Rayo Vallecano arrived at Camp Nou with fearless intentions, immediately upsetting the rhythm of their heavily favored hosts. The Stakes were made abundantly clear in the 12th minute when S. Camello stunned the home crowd, finishing a sharp move to establish an early lead. However, Barcelona categorically refused to panic under the pressure. They cranked up the Intensity, moving the ball with blistering pace and purpose. A breathtaking nine-minute flurry flipped the script entirely and left the visitors reeling. First, Raphinha leveled proceedings with a clinical strike in the 19th minute, before Lamine Yamal completed the lightning turnaround just two minutes later. The Madrid-based outfit was suddenly left chasing shadows as Barca dominated possession, hoarding 70% of the ball and aggressively peppering the opposition box.
The Pivot
The second half demanded a decisive response, but it began disastrously for Rayo Vallecano. An unfortunate own goal from F. Lejeune in the 51st minute seemed to completely put the game out of reach for the visitors. Yet, the Balance of the tie shifted briefly when Camello capitalized on a defensive lapse to net his second of the evening, injecting a heavy dose of late jeopardy into the contest at 3-2. This was the defining moment where Barcelona had to prove their ruthlessness. With the visitors desperately committing bodies forward in search of an equalizer, vast spaces opened up. Raphinha struck again in the 71st minute, burying any lingering hopes of a comeback and effectively killing the tie as a competitive spectacle.
Resolution
The final stages of the match turned into a relentless shooting gallery. With Barcelona completely dictating the tempo and racking up a staggering 26 total shots, the closing minutes transformed into pure exhibition football for the roaring Camp Nou crowd. The hosts were simply having fun. Substitute K. Adeyemi made his presence felt almost immediately, slipping a delicate pass into the path of Lamine Yamal right on the 90th minute mark. The teenage sensation made no mistake, sealing his own exceptional brace and capping off a commanding 5-2 thrashing. This result keeps Barca's flawless start intact and signals an ominous warning to their title rivals. For Rayo, despite Camello’s heroic double, surviving this relentless onslaught proved impossible.
Key Questions
What made Lamine Yamal the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the attack with 7 key passes and scored a brilliant brace, acting as the catalyst for Barcelona's relentless offensive display.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A spectacular combination of Rayo's brave attacking approach, an early opening goal, and Barcelona's overwhelming offensive response that generated 26 total shots.
How did Barcelona complete the comeback from behind?
After conceding in the 12th minute, Barcelona drastically intensified their tempo, scoring twice through Raphinha and Lamine Yamal within a devastating nine-minute window.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Barcelona smell blood against desperate Rayo
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. This August 31, 2026 fixture at Camp Nou is a daunting test for visitors already scrapping for survival.
The Setup
Gameweek 3 presents a stark contrast in realities. Barcelona are flying high. A dominant start leaves them fourth, boasting a flawless win. Their Form is thoroughly intimidating. For Rayo Vallecano, the alarm bells are already ringing. A draw and a loss in two games pulls them firmly toward the drop zone. The Stakes revolve entirely around the visitors' desperate need to avoid an early relegation battle. An elite Stars rating for the hosts creates a glaring mismatch. The competitive Balance tilts heavily toward the home side.
Key Battle
Rayo's deep defensive block against the Catalan midfield engine. The visitors will undoubtedly park the bus. Barcelona's creative unit must find the gaps to break down a stubborn, panicked back line.
Our Prediction
A comfortable home victory. Rayo will defend deep and soak up pressure, but Barcelona's raw firepower will eventually overwhelm them. Expect a routine 3-0 win for the hosts.