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2022 - 4 - 24

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Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano live score, updates, highlights from ... (Sporting News)

Barcelona boss Xavi admitted that the club has dipped in form from its spectacular showings in February and March, but there's still a Champions League spot ...

Unlike the opponents, Rayo Vallecano is a relatively healthy side for this late in the season. For the second straight match, Radamel Falcao is on the bench, and could be a substitute option. 22nd min: Rayo is now sitting deep after scoring the opener, and Barcelona has absolutely nothing in the attack. Dembele then nearly finds Aubameyang but the cross is just a smidge too high for the Gabonese international to get good contact with his head. 60 mins before kick: Lineups are in, and there's a surprise for Barcelona as Ronald Arajuo, who came off injured just days ago, is fit enough to start. On a goal kick Dimitrievski plays it short to Nikola Maras whose heavy touch allows Aubameyang to charge it down right on the doorstep of the goal mouth. The change from Dest to Garcia is a defensive one, and now Dembele has very little support on the right flank. The young midfielder, understandably, is incensed with the call and with his opponent, and he has words for Lopez who yells back. Rayo hasn't had anything forward since the goal, as the game's been played almost entirely in the Rayo half. Unai Lopez throws a shoulder into Gavi marshaling the ball out of play, and Gavi is hilariously called for the foul. The game has grinded to a halt. Still, it would take quite the collapse for the club to be sent down at this point, holding a decent gap with three of their final fixtures this season coming against teams below them in the table.

Barcelona 0-1 Rayo Vallecano: Another home defeat all but ends ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

7' - GOAL! BARCELONA 0-1 RAYO VALLECANO (ALVARO GARCIA): Oh wow, Rayo are ahead! For the third consecutive home game, Barca concede first! Palazon is the ...

The loose ball drops to Gavi, who creates the space for a shot. 42' - OFF THE CROSSBAR! Rayo fail to clear from a corner. There was plenty of time for Barcelona to recover, of course, but they struggled to click, a distinct lack of firepower in attack evident as they failed to create a clear cut chance until the dying stages. What was perhaps most concerning for Xavi was the number of times his side conceded possession in midfield, with Frenkie De Jong, in particular, guilty of sloppy passing. For the third consecutive home game, Barca concede first! Xavi rang the changes, operating with four strikers on the pitch in a desperate bid to drawl level.

Kevin Krawietz/Andreas Mies Win Twice In A Day To Take ... (ATP Tour)

Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mietz claimed an emotional victory at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on Sunday afternoon, fighting past Wesley Koolhof and Neal ...

Despite the defeat, Koolhof and Skupski can look back on another strong week as they extend their winning record in 2022 to 29-6. I’m very happy with our performance and how we managed to get the win in the end, unbelievable.” “In doubles it’s always tight with a Match Tie-break to stay mentally strong,” said Krawietz. “We played not so well sometimes, but in the tournament we were mentally good, so we are happy to have managed the matches and of course we are very happy to win the tournament here in Barcelona.”

Alcaraz youngest since Nadal in top 10 after Barcelona win (The Washington Post)

Teenage tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has continued his impressive run by beating Pablo Carreno Busta in straight sets to win the Barcelona Open final for ...

Alcaraz was guaranteed to move into the top 10 after reaching the semifinals. A record 21-time Grand Slam winner, Nadal never dropped out of the top 10 since then. I always wished to play in this tournament and of course to be able to win this tournament.

Amazing Carlos Alcaraz Wins Barcelona Title | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Pablo Carreno Busta in straight sets to win the Barcelona Open Banc Sabdell on Sunday after eliminating Alex de Minaur earlier in the ...

"Carlos was playing a very aggressive game this afternoon and he was very effective. In that clash, the Aussie had two match points to win in straight sets. The semi-finals were pushed to Sunday because of rain, and the 18-year-old needed three hours and 40 minutes to defeat Alex de Minaur in the longest best-of-three match of the season. I'm happy to know that at 18 years old I'm in the Top 10, and to do it [at] the same age as my idol Rafa is impressive." "I'm not going to change the person I am. "I'm really, really happy to be part of the [historic] Spanish list."

Teenager Alcaraz mirrors Nadal with Barcelona crown (Reuters)

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz captured the fourth title of his young career by beating eighth seed Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3 6-2 in the Barcelona Open final ...

"You have to give 100%, fight until the last ball. "I'm really happy to be part of the (historic) Spanish list." Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Barcelona 0-1 Rayo Vallecano: Player ratings (90min)

Barcelona were condemned to a third successive home defeat as Alvaro Garcia's ...

CM: Gavi - 6/10 - Unfortunate with his effort which struck the bar in the first half. Looked frustrated to be withdrawn before the hour mark. Improved when Xavi moved to a back three and he could punch passes through the lines on his stronger foot. However, Alba was expertly placed to block the effort from five yards out. The crossbar was then left shaking as Barcelona searched for an equaliser before the interval. The winger was found by Isi Palazon and, with just Marc-Andre ter Stegen to beat, he controlled and steered a lovely rifled finish beyond the Barcelona No.1.

Garcia's early goal gives Rayo shock win over Barcelona (CNA)

BARCELONA :Rayo Vallecano forward Alvaro Garcia netted an early goal to give his side a surprise 1-0 win against Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Sunday, ...

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Barcelona loses again at home, Madrid 1 point from title (USA TODAY)

Barcelona has lost 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano for an unprecedented third straight home defeat that leaves Real Madrid a...

It was the second straight win for Rayo after enduring a 13-game winless streak in the league. The loss left Barcelona tied on points with third-place Sevilla and only two points ahead of Atlético Madrid in the final Champions League spot. The match was postponed from January. No other league games were played this weekend. “We are in a tough situation now,” Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said. Madrid will have its first chance of lifting the trophy Saturday when it hosts Espanyol. Madrid is 15 points ahead of second-place Barcelona with five rounds to go. We are in a bad dynamic right now.”

Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano live score, updates, highlights from ... (Sporting News AU)

Barcelona boss Xavi admitted that the club has dipped in form from its spectacular showings in February and March, but there's still a Champions League spot ...

Unlike the opponents, Rayo Vallecano is a relatively healthy side for this late in the season. For the second straight match, Radamel Falcao is on the bench, and could be a substitute option. 22nd min: Rayo is now sitting deep after scoring the opener, and Barcelona has absolutely nothing in the attack. Dembele then nearly finds Aubameyang but the cross is just a smidge too high for the Gabonese international to get good contact with his head. The change from Dest to Garcia is a defensive one, and now Dembele has very little support on the right flank. On a goal kick Dimitrievski plays it short to Nikola Maras whose heavy touch allows Aubameyang to charge it down right on the doorstep of the goal mouth. Unai Lopez throws a shoulder into Gavi marshaling the ball out of play, and Gavi is hilariously called for the foul. The young midfielder, understandably, is incensed with the call and with his opponent, and he has words for Lopez who yells back. It's a letoff for Barcelona as Rayo could have made the inevitable look much worse. Moments later, Gavi yanks down a Rayo attacker who was free on goal just past the halfway line, and is lucky only to receive yellow for what probably should have been a clear last-man foul. The hosts were baffled for much of the match by the heroic Rayo defending and goalkeeping, with precious few chances to equalize throughout the match. Even a point here would have been celebrated, but a road win at the Camp Nou to complete the season double over Barcelona is what dreams are made of.

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