Overview

• Lamine Yamal won and converted a 40th-minute penalty that could not be reviewed because VAR was offline.
• Rayo substitute Fran Pérez leveled in the 67th minute with a volley at the back post from a corner.
• Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García produced multiple crucial saves to preserve a point in Madrid.
• Both teams were informed at kickoff that VAR was not functioning, and MEDIAPRO said service was restored for the second half.
• Coach Hansi Flick said Barça did not deserve more than a draw as the champions dropped their first points and fell two behind early leaders Real Madrid and Athletic Club heading into the international break.