Robert Lewandowski’s penalty sends Barcelona to the supremacy of LaLiga with a 1-0 win towards Rayo Vallecano.
Barcelona returned to the supremacy of the Spanish league on objective extra next Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty fasten a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.
The Catalan membership took good thing about weekend slip-ups by way of Actual Madrid and Atlético Madrid to journey directly to 51 issues on Monday, the similar as Madrid and some degree unclouded of Atlético.
Madrid drew 1-1 at Osasuna on Saturday, and Atletico was once held by way of the similar rating at house by way of Celta Vigo.
“We shouldn’t fall into the trap of looking too much at what’s happening in the table,” Barcelona keeper Wojciech Szczesny instructed Barca One next the fit.
“We had been additionally, at one level, 9 issues forward of everybody else. It’s essential see that while you get too excited or too comfortable, issues can trade in no time. So, we should be at our absolute best within the after fit and after the sport next that.
“We still have three trophies to fight for. We have the chance to do something very special this season.”
Barcelona took the manage next 27 mins when Pathe Ciss introduced unwell Inigo Martínez within the field, and a penalty was once awarded next a video assessment. Lewandowski despatched the keeper the incorrect means from the spot.
Either side had possibilities to attain next that.
Augusto Batalla stored neatly from Lamine Yamal, who was once enjoying the a hundredth contest of his profession, occasion on the alternative finish, Jorge De Frutos had the ball within the internet for Rayo, simplest to peer it dominated out for offside.
De Frutos was once at all times bad for Rayo, however as the sport went on, the house aspect took keep an eye on and prolonged its unbeaten run to twelve suits.
“I said that we would fight until the end, and that’s what we are doing. It’s not finished,” Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick stated.
“We are now in a good situation – it’s good for the club and for the confidence for the players, and, of course, for the fans. For the whole club, it’s a big thing. But it’s not the end. So we have a long long way to go.”
The defeat ended Rayo’s nine-game unbeaten streak that stretched again to December 7.
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