Barcelona achieved a narrow 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, courtesy of Robert Lewandowski's penalty. The win propelled them back to the top of LaLiga, particularly after title rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid drew their matches. Barcelona showed early dominance but struggled to find the net until the 28th minute when Lewandowski converted a foul awarded in their favor. Despite their pressure, Rayo Vallecano nearly equalized late in the game. Barcelona's expected goals of 2.53 compared to Rayo's 0.99 underscored their control in the match, and Lewandowski's goal marked his 20th of the season.
Robert Lewandowski's first-half penalty secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Barcelona over Rayo Vallecano, enabling them to reclaim the top position in LaLiga.
Barcelona dominated the match with a total of 14 shots, racking up an expected goals total of 2.53, while Rayo Vallecano managed only 0.99 from nine attempts.
Lewandowski's penalty marked his 20th goal in LaLiga this season, highlighting his crucial role in Barcelona's title bid, and continuing their trend of earning spot-kicks.
After other title contenders faltered, Barcelona's win against Rayo Vallecano was pivotal in maintaining their advantage in the league standings.
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