Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference after Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Barcelona returned to the top of the La Liga 2024-25 points table on goal difference as Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday (February 18). The Catalan club took advantage of weekend slip-ups by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to move onto 51 points,

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick defended the use of the video assistant referee (VAR) after Rayo Vallecano were left fuming following a number of controversial decisions during Monday's LaLiga match. Ba