August 28, (THEWILL) – Barcelona continued their strong start to the 2024/2025 La Liga season with a 2-1 away victory against Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday. The win marks their third consecutive triumph, keeping them at the top of the league table.
Rayo Vallecano took an early lead in the ninth minute through Unai Lopez, dominating the first half. However, Barcelona showed their quality after the break, with Pedri equalising on the hour mark following a swift counter-attack.
The turning point came in the 82nd minute when debutant Dani Olmo scored the winning goal. Olmo’s curling strike sealed the comeback victory for the Catalan giants, signalling their ability to overcome tough opposition.
This result puts Barcelona firmly at the top of La Liga with nine points from three matches. They hold a two-point lead over second-placed Villarreal, while Rayo Vallecano sit in eighth position with four points.
Barcelona’s perfect start to the season sets a strong foundation for their title ambitions in the current campaign.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
